Travel Chief Energy Marshal-Mission Critical

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Energy Marshal is a senior safety and technical leader responsible for overseeing the safe execution of energization and isolation activities across complex or large-scale projects. This role provides advanced expertise in energy isolation procedures, auditing practices, and energy control standards, particularly within mission critical/data center environments.

The Senior Energy Marshal serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), while leading planning, coordination, and enforcement of safe energized work practices. This individual provides mentorship to Energy Marshals and project teams and plays a key role in driving consistency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across projects.

Duties

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Lead and mentor Energy Marshals and field teams in energy isolation and energized work practices
• Serve as the primary authority for all energy isolation activities on assigned projects or campuses
• Provide oversight across multiple systems, scopes, or phases of energization and commissioning
• Interface directly with project leadership, clients, and commissioning teams on energy-related risk and planning
• Act as the final escalation point for complex or high-risk energy isolation decisions
• Work with Cx management with the commissioning process during construction from pre-energization through project completion and turnover
• Manage and provide guidance on electrical room access permits and attendance
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities
• Oversee and/or perform pre-energization inspections for complex systems
• Own and govern the LOTO program on site, ensuring consistency and compliance across all teams
• Lead the development, review, and approval of complex energy isolation procedures and LOTO plans
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with standards
• Conduct advanced audits of site practices and implement corrective actions proactively
• Identify high-risk activities and partner with teams to mitigate risk prior to execution
• Serve as an independent authority with the ability to stop unsafe work practices related to energy isolation
• Communicate complex technical solutions and energy-related concepts to engineers, field teams, and leadership
• Coordinate with subcontractors, engineers, and commissioning agents to ensure alignment on energy control practices
• Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed and executed
• Train and develop Energy Marshals, field personnel, and subcontractors on energy isolation standards and best practices
• Lead jobsite-wide education efforts related to energized work and hazard awareness
• Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Contribute to the development and standardization of energy isolation procedures across projects
• Provide expert guidance on environments with multiple energy sources, especially complex electrical systems
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field
• Previous experience as an Energy Marshal or equivalent leadership role preferred
• NFPA 70E Certification (required)
• OSHA 30 (preferred or required based on internal standard)
• 10 years commercial construction experience preferred
• Strong experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices
• Advanced understanding of LOTO procedures, energized systems, and hazard mitigation
• Ability to lead complex, multi-system energy isolation planning and execution
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to influence teams and enforce standards in high-risk environments
• Advanced ability to interpret electrical systems across various voltages (AC/DC)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
• High proficiency in auditing and enforcing compliance with written standards
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources in mission critical environments
• Ability to lift in excess of 30 lbs when needed
• Ability to climb ladders and access confined or tight spaces for inspection and energization activities.
  
  

Benefits - Layton Construction 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.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction 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.