Energy Marshal - Mission Critical

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for an Energy Marshal to join our national safety team!

Do you bring at least 10+ years of successful safety management experience with mission critical projects? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Acts as the single point of contact for all Energy Isolation activities across the project. Has the authority to stop all unsafe work practices with respect to energy isolation.

• Oversees and assures the overall compliance of Energy Isolation Program and establish acceptance criteria for client's campus Energy Isolation Plan (Commencement of Energy Isolation Activities with updates throughout the project):

  • Confirms Authorizing and Performing Roles are in place.

  • Ensures approval process for proposed Energy Isolation procedures is in place.

  • Audits and findings to include inspections, issues, deficiencies, and best practices within the Energy Isolation Program.

  • Ensure all entities are performing energy isolation per standardized policy and procedure.

  • Report highlighting the activities and general status of the Energy Isolation Program.

  • Perform regular site walks and site inspections to observe progress, review construction vs. design intent, review all benchmarking to ensure standard and quality are met, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.

  • Ability to develop and implement additional procedures to enhance pre-energization process.

• Ensure safe working conditions have been established by reviewing documentation (including procedures, job hazard analysis, and permits) and auditing the energy program for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operations activities.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.

• Identify and assist in the mitigation of project risks and monitor the development and implementation of corrective action plans - manage Non-Conformance Reports and resolution.

• Participate in High-Risk Activity (HRA) planning meetings associated with Energy Isolation.

• Ensure all sources of energy are identified.

• Ensures all relevant documentation has been performed, reviewed and all sources of energy are identified. This would include post-turnover documentation.

• Work with construction and commissioning teams to ensure safe working conditions to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of MEP systems.

• Ensure process established for energy isolation verifies qualifications, training, and PPE requirements for personnel performing work.

• Coordinate with appropriate entities to delegate alternates that are qualified to assume roles during multi-shift and peak energization time frames.

• Participate in daily/weekly meetings and site walks with subcontractors and clients.

• Verify / Validate the processes and execution for determination of individual or group LOTO, including the processes for centralized LOTO and integration with all site entities.

• Verify / Validate and coordinate with and applicable contractors the energy isolation assurance process, including the identification and plan to close gaps identified with assurance audits.

• Establishes and manages an Energy Isolation assurance process and works with site teams to close any gaps identified in assurance audits.

• Support the change management process in providing clarification and guidance on questions regarding scope, justification, and technical detail.

• Partner closely with Environmental, Health, and Safety teams to drive operational excellence in all aspects of the Control of Hazardous Energy.

• Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of Mission Critical activities.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all Energy Isolation incident investigations in area of responsibility.

• Delegates alternates that are qualified to assume role during multi-shift and peak energization time frames.

• Sharing best practices for issue management, quality management, and program management.

• Implementing changes based on lessons learned to improve commissioning procedures and practices.

• Generating monthly reports highlighting activities and general status of energized equipment and energy isolation program.

Job Requirements:

• College/university/professional degree in Electrical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or related work experience.

• 5+ years of technical engineering experience with industrial or commercial field engineering in mission critical facilities and electrical infrastructures OR bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience OR master's degree in electrical engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) of technical engineering experience.

• Fundamental understanding of National Electrical Code

• Professional Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Process Engineering

• 10+ years of construction experience on multi-group, multi-disciplinary, projects; mission critical construction experience

• Experience in the Control of Hazardous Energy in complex mission critical infrastructure

• Ensure all individuals working on energized or locked out equipment are Qualified Workers based on NFPA 70E, OSHA, or an equivalent qualified electrical safety training standard.

• Ability to organize, lead, and schedule pre-energization meetings energizing or deenergizing major pieces of equipment.

• Confirm and review LOTO plans for all electrical work in the construction space and are incorporated into daily work plans.

• Ensure completion of all inspection processes prior to energization.

• Construction training - OSHA 30 and current 1st Aid CPR/AED certification.

• Complete NFPA 70E training on Electrical Safety Related Work practices

• Strong experience related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and installations with an emphasis on building electrical systems (Power distribution, Paralleling switchgear, redundant UPS systems, DC battery strings, multi-source electrical utility switchgear, standby diesel generators, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, life safety, and controls systems)

• Practical experience with building management systems and automation, controls & frameworks.

• Established understanding of electrical theory and practical application via your maintenance & operation of critical electrical equipment. (Paralleling switchgear, redundant UPS systems, DC battery strings, multi-source electrical utility switchgear, standby diesel generators, etc.)

• Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation (blueprints, electrical one-lines, construction drawings etc.)

• Ability to interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure design of LOTO systems is 100% effective and in compliance with OSHA and clients standards.

• Knowledgeable in major regulations, industry codes and standards as well as construction materials, means, and methods

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to temporally locate to project location.

Eligibility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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