Shirley Parsons is partnered with a leading data center developer seeking an experienced Safety Representative / Energy Marshal to support a large-scale data center construction project.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing electrical safety and coordinating the safe energization of electrical systems throughout construction and commissioning.
Location: Toronto, ON
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2+ months
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the safe energization of electrical systems and equipment throughout the project.
- Establish and maintain energization boundaries, restricted areas, and controlled access around energized equipment.
- Manage LOTO procedures, ensuring proper equipment isolation, verification, and compliance with electrical safety requirements.
- Coordinate with electrical subcontractors, commissioning teams, construction management, and other trades to communicate energization activities and system status.
- Participate in pre-energization meetings, switching plans, commissioning activities, and electrical system turnover.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to energization permits, switching activities, equipment status, and system turnover.
- Conduct field safety inspections and identify potential electrical hazards to ensure safe working conditions.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and project-specific electrical safety procedures.
- Work closely with project leadership to promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe execution of high-risk electrical activities.
Qualifications
- Strong background in electrical construction safety, preferably on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center construction projects.
- Experience with electrical energization, LOTO procedures, and electrical hazard identification.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and electrical safe-work practices.
- Understanding of electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment, and commissioning processes.
- Experience coordinating with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, and construction management.
- Ability to interpret and enforce electrical safety procedures and energization requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple contractors and project stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting data center construction or commissioning projects.
- Direct experience serving as an Energy Marshal or overseeing electrical energization activities.
- Relevant electrical safety training or certifications.
