Energy Marshal

Energy Marshal

Hawesville, Kentucky

$90-$100/Hourly

About the Opportunity

An established industrial construction organization is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to support a major construction project in Hawesville, Kentucky.

This is a critical site leadership role responsible for overseeing hazardous energy control activities, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical energization, commissioning coordination, and compliance with electrical safety standards.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the safe energization, startup, and operation of electrical systems while coordinating closely with project leadership, field supervision, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.

This opportunity offers an attractive compensation package, significant overtime earning potential, and the possibility of transitioning into future projects upon completion.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90–$100/hour
• 60 hours per week (6 days, 10 hours per day).
• $200/day per diem X 7 days
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Significant overtime earning potential (20 hours weekly).
• Long-term project with potential future project opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the project's electrical energization and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Coordinate energization planning with project management, field supervision, commissioning teams, general contractors, and vendor partners.
• Maintain oversight of energization activities, switching sequences, breaker operations, and energized work boundaries.
• Ensure all energization and LOTO documentation is properly reviewed, approved, maintained, and accessible.
• Verify pre-energization requirements, including equipment readiness, QA/QC closeout, labeling, signage, barriers, and hazard boundaries.
• Oversee the application, tracking, and removal of locks, tags, permits, and energy control points.
• Maintain accurate single-line diagrams, breaker schedules, energized equipment postings, LOTO tracking boards, and equipment status documentation.
• Manage access to energized electrical spaces through authorization lists, restricted-area controls, and appropriate signage.
• Review energy management permits and coordinate necessary approvals with utility owners, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Verify energized electrical work is performed by qualified and appropriately experienced personnel.
• Support commissioning and project turnover by coordinating equipment availability, system status, access restrictions, and readiness requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current or former IBEW membership strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in roles such as Energy Marshal, Commissioning Lead, or LOTO Coordinator.
• Previous experience working on large-scale industrial, mega-project, or data center construction projects.
• Exceptional understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures and hazardous energy control.
• Relevant training or certifications in NFPA 70E, LOTO, and medium-/low-voltage energization programs.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and commissioning processes.
• Demonstrated field leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain control of high-risk activities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical safety or commissioning professional looking for a long-term project with exceptional earning potential.

With a six-day, 60-hour workweek, competitive hourly compensation, daily per diem, and fully employer-paid health benefits, this position offers a compelling overall package.

There may also be opportunities to continue with future projects following the completion of the current assignment.

Interested in learning more?

Qualified candidates are encouraged to reach out for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Employer identity and project details will be disclosed to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.