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Switching Foreman CAP

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

 

 

 

Job Title: Switching Foreman CAP

Company: Loenbro, LLC 
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro Midwest  
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa / On-site 
Reports to:  CX Manager 
Employment Type: Full Time 

About Loenbro 

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. 

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation. 

 

Position Summary

Loenbro, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Switching Foreman to lead field switching and commissioning support for mission-critical data center projects in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. The Electrical Switching Foreman will supervise electrical crews during First Time Energization, switching and AutoLOTO activities, load bank operations, and Level 3–5 commissioning support while enforcing safety, executing approved procedures, and ensuring clean turnover documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Field Leadership: Lead electrical crews in field commissioning activities including First Time Energization, switching/LDL for AutoLOTO, minor issue resolution, equipment start-up switching, load bank connection and removal, and general support for Level 3–5 commissioning.
  • MOP Execution: Execute approved Methods of Procedure for all Level 3–5 activities and ensure crews follow the exact procedural steps.
  • AutoLOTO Review and Execution: Review, validate, and execute AutoLOTO requests for all project electrical systems during Level 3–5 commissioning phases.
  • Test and Energization Oversight: Lead the field team through FTE, pre-functional and functional test plans, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing protocols in compliance with approved plans and permits.
  • Meeting Participation: Attend and contribute to regular progress meetings and commissioning updates to ensure alignment with the project Cx plan.
  • Safety and Coordination: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases and coordinate with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate commissioning risks.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards and field practices.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, auditable logs of switching activities, AutoLOTO records, MOP signoffs, and commissioning support notes for turnover and compliance.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of electrical field experience on mission-critical or industrial projects with hands-on switching, LOTO, and commissioning support; proven track record with Level 3–5 activities preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of switchgear operation, transfer schemes, LV and MV switching practices, load bank procedures, and commissioning test support.
  • Certifications: NFPA 70E and relevant safety certifications preferred; AutoLOTO or switching authority credentials a plus.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma or vocational training in electrical technology preferred.
  • Communication: Clear, firm communicator with experience directing crews, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and documenting switching activities.

 

Core Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership: Direct crew activities, assign tasks, and maintain on-site discipline and procedural compliance.
  • Safety Focus: Uncompromising safety-first mindset and ability to enforce energized-work controls.
  • Attention to Detail: Accurate execution of MOPs and meticulous record keeping for AutoLOTO and switching logs.
  • Situational Awareness: Sound judgment during energization and testing; ability to escalate safety or technical issues immediately.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Commissioning teams, Energy Marshalls, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, and client representatives.

 

 

Work Environment:

  • This position may require travel to various project sites.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.

Potential Hazards:

  • Outside most of the time
  • Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures
  • Manufacturing and refining environment
  • Fit and move in confined spaces including tanks and vessels
  • Limited working surfaces
  • Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors
  • Exposure to areas with limited visibility
  • Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)
  • Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time on a monthly basis for required tasks
  • Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following:
  • If driving is required, valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search. 

Essential Requirements:

  • Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day
  • Standing
  • Sit, stoop, crawl, and kneel
  • Use of respirator if position requires
  • Driving if required to travel

 

Benefits 

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match 
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay 
  • Life and disability insurance 
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) 

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked. 

 

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: 

  • Living with Integrity 
  • Exceeding Expectations 
  • Acting with Urgency 
  • Delivering Excellence 

 

…we want to hear from you. 

 

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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