Energy Supervisor (Data Center)

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Job Summary

The Energy Supervisor is responsible for overseeing energy-related operations

within a mission-critical data center environment, ensuring the safe, reliable,

and compliant execution of work involving energized electrical and mechanical

systems. This role works in close coordination with the MEP, HSE, Commissioning

(CX), and Building Superintendent teams and has direct accountability for energy

isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), First-Time Energization (FTE), and Method of

Procedure (MOP) activities to protect uptime, personnel safety, and operational

integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Conduct field audits, readiness reviews, and operational verifications

prior to critical activities.

2.    Coordinate switching sequences, lock boundaries, and clearance

verification to prevent unplanned outages or downtime.

3.    Direct and oversee First-Time Energization (FTE) of electrical and

mechanical systems, ensuring all testing, inspections, approvals, and redundancy

checks are complete.

4.    Ensure accurate identification, isolation, verification, and release of

all energy sources impacting critical systems.

5.    Investigate incidents, near-misses, and deviations with emphasis on uptime

protection and risk mitigation.

6.    Lead and enforce energy isolation and hazardous energy control programs,

including strict LOTO compliance.

7.    Lead pre-task planning, job hazard analyses (JHA), and safety briefings

with a focus on energized work and operational risk.

8.    Maintain accurate documentation related to energy isolation, MOP

execution, FTE events, and compliance.

9.    Participate in commissioning, integrated systems testing (1ST), and

turnover activities with the CX team.

10.    Partner closely with MEP, HSE, CX, and Building Superintendent teams to

plan and execute energization, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

11.    Review, approve, and oversee Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for

switching, cutovers, maintenance, commissioning, and energization activities.

12.    Supervise and coordinate field teams and contractors performing

energy-related work in live data center environments.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    2 years of experience in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.

2.    5 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, energy, utilities, or

mission-critical facility operations.

3.    Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, drawings, and procedures.

4.    Ability to stop work and escalate concerns when unsafe or abnormal

conditions exist.

5.    Ability to work collaboratively with MEP, HSE, Commissioning (CX), and

Building Operations teams.

6.    Ability to work in active construction and energized operational

environment.

7.    Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to company safety

programs.

8.    Demonstrated experience with energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

procedures.

9.    Experience participating in or supporting Method of Procedure (MOP)

activities.

10.    Experience participating in safety meetings, job briefings, and field

audits.

11.    Experience working in operational data center or critical facility

environments.

12.    Exposure to First-Time Energization (FTE), switching, cutovers, or

commissioning activities.

13.    Familiarity with data center systems such as: Switchgear and power

distribution, UPS and generator systems, Mechanical and cooling systems.

14.    High school diploma or equivalent required.

15.    Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate work and lead

crews.

16.    Technical training, apprenticeship, or coursework in electrical,

mechanical, energy systems, or construction preferred.

17.    Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70 /? OE requirements.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other

duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.    Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but

not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection,

hardhat, vest, etc.)

2.    May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

3.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

4.    May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to

communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

5.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

6.    Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.

7.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a

frequent basis.

8.    Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.

9.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.

10.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of

a shift/work day.

11.    Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment

of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination

based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender

identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status,

genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable

Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)

Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Wellness Programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Educational Assistance

Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program