Energy Marshall -Mission Critical

Energy Marshal – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Summary
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The Energy Marshal is a safety professional who will ensure the safe execution of energization and isolation activities, focusing on energy isolation procedures, auditing practices, and expert guidance on energy isolation standards. A strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation—particularly in data center environments—is critical.

• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Manages the commissioning process during construction from pre‑energization through project completion and turnover.
• Manages electrical room access permits and attendance.
• Ensures compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities.
• Verifies the commission plan and reviews quality reports.
• Completes pre‑energization inspections.
• Maintains the LOTO program on site.
• Reviews and audits energy isolation procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation practices and provides guidance to teams.
• Attends daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Meetings and supports procedure preparation for Energy Isolation.
• Partners with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Communicates complex technical solutions and energy‑related concepts to both engineers and non‑engineers.
• Audits site practices against established standards as part of the safety assurance role.
• Interprets line drawings and system redundancies to ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems are designed and implemented effectively and in compliance with standards.
• Provides expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems.
• Serves as an independent authority for stopping all unsafe work practices regarding Energy Isolation.
• Preferred: 7+ years commercial construction experience.
• Participates in Weekly Safety Meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
• NFPA 70E Certification.
• Experience with DC construction and commissioning standards and practices.
• Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to drive process improvements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards.
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems.

STO Building Group offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long‑term Disability Insurance, Short‑term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

STO Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.