Data Center Energy Marshal 5

Job Title: Energy Marshal, Substation Construction and Commissioning (Contingent) Job Description
The Energy Marshal plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of energy isolation programs during the construction, testing, commissioning, and energization of a 115kV to 35kV utility interconnection substation serving a data center campus. This position requires oversight of high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage systems, ensuring all practices meet industry standards and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee energy isolation and energization activities for 115kV and 35kV systems, including control, protection, station service, and DC battery systems through all phases of construction.
- Ensure identification, control, and documentation of every hazardous energy source greater than 50 volts under approved energy control procedures.
- Review and approve contractor energization plans, including sequencing, PPE requirements, pre-energization inspections, and verification steps.
- Review contractor Statements of Work, MOPs, switching orders, test procedures, and commissioning scripts for energy source identification and control.
- Verify compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and company EHS electrical safety and energy isolation standards.
- Participate in High Risk Activity planning meetings, pre-energization readiness meetings, and daily coordination briefings.
- Coordinate energization readiness with various stakeholders, including the Engineer of Record, contractors, and utility representatives.
- Support readiness reviews tied to commissioning milestones, manage non-standard situations, and assist in incident investigations.
- Provide weekly reports on energization plan status, inspections, and key issues to the Project Manager.
- Attend safety, project, and contractor coordination meetings as required.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, or electrical safety management, with expertise in medium-voltage or high-voltage systems.
- Hands-on experience with substation, transmission, or utility interconnection construction, testing, and energization.
- Proficient in NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and energy isolation practices for HV and LV systems.
- Ability to read and review electrical documentation, including one-line diagrams and protection/control schematics.
- Experience in auditing contractor isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems.
- Current NFPA 70E training and OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in computer skills and web-based commissioning platforms.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in hyperscale data center campuses or mission-critical facilities.
- Prior experience as an Energy Marshal or similar role.
- HV safety training such as eHazard or equivalent.
- Familiarity with company EHS standards and commissioning processes.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license or a degree in a related field.
- Experience with commissioning tracking platforms.
Work Environment
The role requires a full-time onsite presence in San Jose, CA, with flexibility for off-hours or weekend work during planned outages. The position involves working in an active outdoor substation construction environment, requiring the use of PPE. Local candidates are preferred, and no travel or relocation is provided unless approved. The role offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects and potentially transition to support adjacent data center construction work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $105.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA. About Actalent

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