Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for an experienced Controlling Energy Marshall for our mission critical program in Des Moines, IA. Energy Isolation Management is a significant part of data center construction and commissioning efforts. To ensure focus and compliance for all aspects and types of energy isolation a Controlling Energy Marshal is required for each campus or project.
This critical role implements learnings, provides consistency, and drives rigor into energy isolation and electrical safety programs. The Controlling Energy Marshal is an owner's  representative who oversees and assures the Authorizing Energy Marshal (GC) and supplemental vendor support comply with the overall Energy Isolation Program Management on a datacenter construction campus.

The Controlling Energy Marshal is an assurance role that helps ensure the vendors’ and contractors’ Energy Isolation Program meets or exceeds any client safety policy requirements and is stood up by the Authorizing Energy Marshal.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Utilize SPS-101 Energy Isolation SPS and Guidebook as the baseline and foundation of the Energy Isolation Program that is implemented throughout the campus and project. Establish and manage an Energy Isolation assurance process, approval process, and Energy Isolation Permit process.Utilize SPS-102 Electrical Safety SPS and Guidebook as the baseline and foundation of the Electrical Safety Program that is implemented throughout the campus and project.Work with owner and GC Safety Representatives to ensure all aspects of electrical safety on site are within the bounds of all client/NFPA/OSHA regulationsEnsures SoWs, MOPs, and Scripts are reviewed, and all sources of energy are identified.Helps determine if a group or individual LOTO will be required. Establishes, with the Authorizing Energy Marshal, a centralized LOTO with all site entities.Establish process to verify qualifications, training, and PPE of personnel performing the work.Delegates qualified alternates during multi-shift and peak energization time frames.Liaising with Operations if energy isolation activities may impact operating DC operations.Acts as a SME in all Energy Isolation incident investigations in area of responsibility.Serves as an independent authority for stopping all unsafe work practices.Oversight of critical electrical switching/commissioning milestones.Attends daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Meetings and provides procedure preparation support associated with Energy IsolationInput / Review on MEP Change Order / Management Process and Quality and Scope ControlsReview and Approval of Equipment Commissioning ScriptsAttend weekly safety, MEP and OFCI Vendor meetingsReview/Audit adherence to safety and training programSupport PSA in Incident Response and Escalation SupportSupport successful turn over to Operations

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

 BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationExperience in DC construction and commissioning standards and practicesAbility to interact with teams and implement improvement

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience as an owner's representativeExperience in DC construction and commissioning standards and practicesInteract with teams and implement improvementsEffectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineersAudit site practices against written standards as part of assurance roleInterpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure design of LOTO systems is 100% effective and in compliance with client standardsFamiliar with multiple sources of energy in datacenters, with emphasis placed on electricalMEP subject matter expertAbility to effectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineersAbility to audit and effectively promote safe site practices against written standards as part of assurance roleKnowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation with strong ability to interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure design of LOTO systems is 100% effective and in compliance with MS standards. (Power distribution, mechanical cooling, hydraulic, pneumatic, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, fire/life safety, and controls systems)Familiar with multiple sources of energy and equipment in datacenters, with emphasis placed on electrical. (Paralleling switchgear, redundant UPS systems, DC battery strings, multi-source electrical utility switchgear, standby diesel generators, automatic/static transfer switches etc.)OSHA 30 Hour TrainingNFPA 70e or NFPA CESCP Certification

Additional InformationSponsorship is not available for this positionRelocation is not available for this position

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.