Energy Marshal

Division: Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS)Job Title: Energy Marshal (1)Location: Kings Mountain, NCStart Date: ASAP, candidates expected to be on-site within 2 weeksDuration: Initial 90-day assignment, with potential extension to approximately 6 monthsCOMPENSATION & LOGISTICSPay Rate: $70/hr straight time | $105.00/hr OT (anything in excess of 40 per week)Per Diem: $170/day seven days a week regardless of work schedule.Mobilization: Miles at the government rate, meals (up to the GSA rate, receipts not required), travel time at the ST rate, and any lodging expensed back according to receipts.Home Leave: Home leave is provided once a month; travel expenses (mileage or flight) reimbursed.Estimated Hours: Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.SCREENING & COMPLIANCEDrug Screening: RequiredBackground Check: RequiredWork Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United StatesSpecial Safety Req.: NFPA 70E training requiredProject OverviewThe Client is seeking a contract Energy Marshal to support active electrical construction and commissioning operations at a large-scale data center construction project. The project is approximately five months underway and moving toward energization, and this individual will serve as the primary point of accountability for electrical energy control, safety compliance, and LOTO/NFPA 70E adherence across the site, working under the direction of the Client’s site leadership. The role requires a hands-on electrical safety professional with energy control program experience in active construction and commissioning environments.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the site’s primary Energy Marshal, owning energy control program execution and LOTO complianceDevelop, implement, and audit site-specific lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333Conduct arc flash hazard assessments and ensure all workers in electrical proximity wear appropriate PPECoordinate energization and de-energization sequences with electrical subcontractors, the commissioning team, and the Client’s site managementMaintain and track all energy control permits, isolation logs, and related documentation on a daily basisTrain craft workers and subcontractor personnel on site-specific energy control procedures and applicable electrical safety standardsInterface directly with client safety representatives and construction management to ensure alignment with project safety requirementsPerform field walkdowns to verify isolation integrity and procedure compliance; stop work where deficiencies existInvestigate and document energy-related near misses or incidents; participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementationComply with all site safety programs, OSHA requirements, and Client safety protocolsIdeal Candidate ProfileRequired Experience & QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience as an Energy Marshal, Electrical Safety Coordinator, or equivalent role on industrial or commercial construction projectsCurrent NFPA 70E training; deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333/1926.416 and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, with demonstrated ability to develop and audit site energy control programsExperience with high-voltage systems, arc flash hazard analysis, and electrical PPE requirements in active construction and commissioning environmentsStrong communication and training skills; able to work effectively with craft personnel, subcontractors, and client safety representatives simultaneouslyPrior experience as an energy marshal on a data center or mission-critical project strongly preferred; must be able to mobilize quickly