$60/hr+ 15% night-shift premium + $180 per diem + Project allowance + Overtime compensation + Relocation and living-out allowance
Senior
Sweetwater, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site in Sweetwater, Texas; daily commute or relocation required. Rotational day/night shifts and weekends based on project needs.
Building TradesElectrical
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A journeyman electrician license is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least five years of experience in electrical project management or supervision supporting commissioning activities in data center or mission-critical environments is required.
Experience with critical power systems, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and ATS equipment, is required.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards is required.
OSHA-30 certification is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Familiarity with data center redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N) is required.
Experience executing commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, IST) is required.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to electrical systems are required.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals is required.
Effective communication and technical documentation skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new tools are required.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems proactively is required.
Pre-employment screening, including a background check and substance testing, may be required according to company policies.
Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other personal protective equipment will be supplied.
Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule that includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.
Responsibilities
Assist in commissioning and starting up electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, UPS and battery systems, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, standby generators, and ATS equipment.
Execute commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, and IST) and document results.
Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.
Support integrated systems testing (IST), including coordination with mechanical and controls systems related to liquid-cooling infrastructure.
Verify installations against design drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Assist with point-to-point checks, energization procedures, and system validation.
Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure proper integration of liquid-cooling systems, including CDU units, pumps, and controls interfaces, with electrical infrastructure.
Identify, document, and track deficiencies; assist with resolution and retesting.
Maintain detailed commissioning records, reports, and checklists.
Follow safety procedures, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), energized-work protocols, and site-specific safety plans.
Support turnover activities, including punch-list completion and documentation handoff to operations teams.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with load-bank testing for generators and UPS systems is preferred.
Exposure to PLC systems, such as Schneider Modicon or similar, is preferred.
Familiarity with commissioning software platforms, such as CxAlloy and BlueRithm, is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time|Location: Sweetwater, Texas|Department: Construction|Reporting to: Associate Director, Construction | Work Location: #onsite
IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning - Lead to support the commissioning, testing, and verification of critical electrical systems for a liquid-cooled data center. This role plays a key part in ensuring all electrical infrastructure is installed, tested, and operating in accordance with design specifications, safety standards, and mission-critical reliability requirements. The technician will work closely with commissioning engineers, construction teams, and operations personnel to deliver a fully functional, resilient, and high-availability facility.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
Responsibilities
Assist in commissioning and start-up of electrical systems, including:
Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
UPS systems and battery systems
PDUs, RPPs, and busway systems
Standby generators and ATS equipment
Execute commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, and IST) and document results.
Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.
Support integrated systems testing (IST), including coordination with mechanical and controls systems related to liquid cooling infrastructure.
Verify installation against design drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Assist with point-to-point checks, energization procedures, and system validation.
Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure proper integration of liquid cooling systems (e.g., CDU units, pumps, controls interfaces) with electrical infrastructure.
Identify, document, and track deficiencies; assist in resolution and retesting.
Maintain detailed commissioning records, reports, and checklists.
Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), energized work protocols, and site-specific safety plans.
Support turnover activities, including punch list completion and documentation handoff to operations teams.
Requirements
Journeyman Electrician License.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical project management / supervision supporting commissioning activities in data center or mission-critical environments.
Experience with critical power systems including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and ATS equipment.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
OSHA-30 certification required (or must be obtained within six months of hire).
Familiarity with data center redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N).
Experience executing commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, IST).
Experience with load bank testing for generators and UPS systems is preferred
Exposure to PLC systems (e.g., Schneider Modicon or similar) is preferred.
Familiarity with commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, BlueRithm) is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new tools.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems proactively.
Other Important Requirements:
Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.
Employees working night shifts will receive a 15% premium added to their hourly rate only for hours worked during night shifts.
Benefits
At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purposewhile rewarding high performance and long-term growth.
Compensation
The expected hourly range for this role is $60.00 USD.
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.
Per Diem amount of$180.00 and project allowance, when applicable
15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable
Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week
Relocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
Health & Wellness
100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Retirement & Financial Wealth
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services
Time Off & Leave Programs
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Growth & Development
Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
Community & Culture
Company events and team-building activities
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!
IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.
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