Energy Control Coordinator

About the Role

The Energy Control Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Metro Transit's facility energy control / Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program to ensure safe maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment and to ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR  and related safety standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's LOTO program to ensure safe isolation of hazardous energy sources and compliance with OSHA 29 CFR .
• Develop, maintain, and update procedures and documentation.
• Ensure all energy isolation points are properly identified, labeled, and documented within facility systems.
• Coordinate periodic inspections and annual audits to verify compliance and program effectiveness.
• Ensure lockout devices, tags, and materials are maintained at appropriate levels and in working condition.
• Oversee documentation, audits, and program improvements to support operational safety.
• Provide LOTO training, maintain compliance documentation, and partner with supervisors to ensure consistent enforcement and understanding of energy control procedures among all employees.
• Assist maintenance and operations teams in developing and verifying safe lockout plans for new or modified equipment.
• Provide on-site supervision or verification during complex or high-risk lockout procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, capital project, and vendor teams to incorporate LOTO requirements into design and installation.
• Investigate and report LOTO-related incidents or near misses, recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate safe re-energization and return-to-service verification following maintenance or emergency shutdowns.
• Provide technical consultation to Facilities, EHS, and Safety staff on energy isolation challenges.
• Analyze audit and incident data to identify trends and propose procedural improvements.
• Participate in safety meetings, hazard analyses, and risk assessments to promote safety culture.
• Develop and implement corrective actions resulting from investigations or inspections.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure LOTO effectiveness.
• Ensure all hazardous energy sources are safely isolated during facility disruptions or equipment failures.
• Provide technical input during emergency planning and recovery to ensure compliance with OSHA and Council policy.
• Participate in COOP drills and debriefs to refine emergency energy isolation procedures.
• Document and report post-incident findings, recommending long-term process or training improvements.

• A high school diploma/GED with six years of experience.
• An associate degree or higher with four years of experience.
• A bachelor's degree or higher with two years of experience.

• OSHA 29 CFR  Lockout/Tagout certification or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction Safety certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR and Basic Electrical Safety training preferred.
• Completion of Metro Transit or Council-required Safety Management and Workplace Hazard training.
• Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.

• In-depth understanding of OSHA 29 CFR  and related safety regulations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal energy systems.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance processes, safety inspections, and hazard analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of Council safety policies, industrial codes, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of emergency response and Continuity of Operations procedures.
• Knowledge of energy isolation schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Continuity of Operations and emergency energy restoration protocols.
• Skills in developing and documenting machine-specific Energy Control Procedures.
• Skills in conducting training and safety presentations for maintenance and operations staff.
• Skills in conducting audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems to track training and inspection records.
• Skills in analyzing safety data to…