Construction Lead Commissioning - Electrical

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.

• 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, switch gear, 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, Blue Rithm) 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.

• 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.

• Assist in commissioning and start-up of electrical systems, including:
  • Medium- and low-voltage switch gear
  • 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…