Commissioning Foreman

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

12d

About The Position

EPI Power LLC is hiring a Commissioning Foreman responsible for executing field-level commissioning activities on medium- and low-voltage electrical systems. This role ensures proper installation, functionality, and performance of mission-critical electrical equipment and systems and supports energization, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and project turnover. EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

3+ years of field experience in electrical construction or commissioning of mission-critical facilities.
Strong knowledge of protective relays, breaker trip units, ground fault systems, power monitoring systems, and mission-critical power systems.
Ability to read and interpret one-line/three-line diagrams, control schematics, and protection coordination studies.
OSHA 10 or 30 required (or willingness to obtain).
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional during client witness testing.
Proficient with electrical test and monitoring tools (multimeters, meggers, primary/secondary injection test sets, power quality analyzers).
Familiarity with EPMS and BMS systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to quickly learn project-specific software.

Responsibilities

Pre-Functional Verification (Level 1–2)
Perform installation inspections of:
Medium-voltage switchgear (5kV–35kV)
Low-voltage switchgear and switchboards
UPS systems (static and rotary)
PDUs and RPPs
Transformers (dry-type and oil-filled)
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
Generators and paralleling gear
Verify installation compliance, torque settings, breaker alignment, control wiring, labeling, grounding/bonding, and proper CT/PT orientation
Confirm installation aligns with approved shop drawings, one-line/three-line diagrams, control schematics, specifications, NEC, and project standards
Electrical Startup & Energization Support
Support energization sequences, load banking, and UPS/generator startup procedures
Verify phasing, voltage levels, breaker settings, battery strings, static bypass, and synchronization checks
Monitor thermal conditions and operational performance during initial energization events
Functional Performance Testing
Execute device-level testing of sensors, actuators, VFDs, VAVs, ATS, and UPS systems
Assist in testing utility-to-generator, generator-to-generator, and UPS bypass/failure scenarios
Support EPMS/BMS interface validation, alarm verification, and metering accuracy
Test redundancy and concurrent maintainability scenarios
Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Participate in black-building and scripted failure simulation scenarios
Verify system response, alarm sequences, and redundancy operation
Document performance during utility, generator, and UPS failures or control network interruptions
Testing Documentation & Reporting
Complete and maintain pre-functional checklists, startup forms, functional test scripts, IST documentation
Review NETA acceptance testing reports and thermal imaging results
Document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with trade contractors
Track resolution of commissioning-related punch items
Troubleshooting & Field Issue Resolution
Identify improper wiring, incorrect breaker settings, control logic errors, and communication faults
Support corrective re-testing and escalate complex system failures to Commissioning Manager or engineering teams