Safety Representative [HR-15260]

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.