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Microsoft · 1 month ago

Energy Marshall

United States, Virginia, Boydton

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $199K/yr

1+ years exp

Microsoft is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and is seeking a Critical Environment Energy Marshall. This role is essential in delivering core infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services, ensuring compliance with the Energy Isolation Program, and collaborating with engineering teams to maintain safety standards.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees and assures the overall compliance of Microsoft’s Energy Isolation Program and establish acceptance criteria for authorizing campus Energy Isolation Plan

Implements learnings, provides consistency, and drives rigor into Microsoft’s Energy Isolation program and ensures program meets or exceeds company safety policy requirements

Utilise local code and standards as the foundation for Microsoft’s Energy Isolation program that is implemented throughout the campus

Establish with the Engineering team a centralized Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedure with all campus entities and determine if a group or individual LOTO procedure will be required

Commencement of energy isolation activities with updates on a continuous basis

Liaise with Microsoft construction team where Energy Isolation activities may potentially impact data center core operations

Act in coordination with the Engineering team as a subject matter expert in all energy isolation incident investigations in area of responsibility

Participate in high-risk activity (HRA) planning meetings associated with energy isolation

Ensures high-risk SOWs, SOPs and MOPs are reviewed, and all sources of energy are identified

Ensure a process is established that verifies qualifications, training, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for personnel performing the work

Generate monthly reports highlighting activities and general status of energy isolation program

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringEnergy IsolationLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Electrical Safety StandardsTechnical Procedure DevelopmentIncident ResponseRisk ManagementBuilding Management SystemsDigital Tools ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements

Criminal Justice Information Services: This position may require passing a background check conducted through the CJIS criminal justice information system by authorized local, state, and/or federal agencies

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent hands-on experience in critical environments and energy isolation safety

Minimum 3+ years of technical experience in mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, industrial plants, etc.), including direct involvement with energy isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and hazardous energy control

Demonstrated expertise in electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA 10) and practical application of safe work practices for high-risk electrical and mechanical activities

Proven ability to develop, review, and audit technical procedures (MOPs, SOPs, MSOWs) and ensure compliance with Microsoft and local safety standards

Experience leading or facilitating technical safety training, onboarding, and mentorship for technicians and engineers

Strong incident response and risk management skills, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, system redundancies, and construction documentation to ensure effective design and execution of isolation procedures

Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), automation controls, and frameworks for monitoring and maintaining MEP systems

Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and for collaborating across cross-functional teams (Operations, EHS, Engineering, Construction)

Experience supporting or leading audits, field observations, and compliance tracking using digital tools (e.g., EHS Enablon, Power Apps)