Director of Energy Control

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold the enterprise Hazardous Energy Control Program.

• Create standardized safety protocols for energization, LOTO, and commissioning across all projects.

• Establish qualification standards and authorization processes for Energy Marshals.

• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA 1910/1926, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Oversee enterprise-level auditing and compliance systems focused on energy control performance.

• Collaborate with Commissioning Directors and MEP leaders to incorporate safety into energization sequencing and startup planning.

• Review and authorize first-time energization plans and complex system releases, including Method of Procedure (MOPs).

• Confirm SafeState verification is completed before system energization.

• Lead enterprise oversight of:

• Temporary power installations

• Primary injection and hi-pot testing

• Switchgear and bus energization

• Mechanical system pressurization and startup

• Provide executive-level reviews of commissioning Method of Procedures (MOPs).

• Lead and develop the Energy Marshal Program across the enterprise.

• Directly manage Energy Control HSE Managers and Senior Energy Marshals.

• Approve certifications and field authorizations for Energy Marshals.

• Establish annual competency validation and technical standards.

• Serve as the escalation authority for energization disputes or risk conflicts.

• Integrate Energy Control requirements into High-Risk Activity (HRA) planning.

• Participate in 4-week look-ahead reviews for upcoming energizations.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Energy Risk Register.

• Ensure that direct controls are defined and validated before energy release.

• Promote the reduction of electrical and mechanical Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) exposure.

• Develop leading and lagging KPIs specific to energy control.

• Conduct investigations into enterprise energy incidents and root cause analyses.

• Lead quarterly audits of energization events and LOTO compliance.

• Host enterprise energy safety summits or technical forums.

• Facilitate the integration of lessons learned across projects and campuses.

• Advocate for a 100% direct control in place philosophy for energy-related operations.

• Reinforce stop-work authority for all Energy Marshals.

• Mentor HSE and operational leaders in energy-based risk decision-making.

• Champion SafeState as a non-negotiable prerequisite prior to energization.

• Provide technical thought leadership throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Safety, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 10 years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, or mission-critical environments.

• More than 7 years of experience leading high-risk electrical and mechanical energy control programs.

• Extensive technical knowledge in:

• NFPA 70E

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Electrical testing and commissioning

• Energization sequencing

• Protective coordination and arc flash analysis

• Proven leadership in multi-site or campus-level operations.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Master Electrician

• NETA Certification (Level III or IV)

• OSHA 500 or equivalent instructor-level certification

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-driven rewards.

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that acknowledge your results and contributions.

• Comprehensive healthcare.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports your and your family's overall well-being.

• Security and peace of mind.

• Life and disability insurance programs that offer protection when it is most needed.

• Flexible benefits options.

• A variety of voluntary benefits allowing you to personalize coverage according to your needs.

• Time to recharge.

• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Investing in your growth.

• Education assistance and tuition support to help you develop skills and advance your career.

• Planning for the future.

• Retirement and savings programs that assist you in achieving long-term financial confidence.