Electrical Lead

Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time |
Location: Sweetwater, Texas |
Reporting to: Site & Construction Manager |
Work Location Type: #onsite

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large‑scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. With a vertically integrated platform supported by a portfolio of renewable‑rich data centers across the U.S. and Canada, we operate 100% renewable energy and lead sustainable solutions for high‑performance compute.

As the Electrical Lead
, you will own the electrical systems that power our mission‑critical data centers. This high‑impact role ensures 24/7 uptime, drives safety and reliability, and improves continuous operations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Serve as the site electrical authority for all power systems, from utility interconnection to compute and cooling loads.
• Own overall electrical system performance, availability, and risk management.
• Establish site‑level electrical strategies to support capacity growth and reliability targets.
• Lead and support the Electrical Maintenance Lead with technical guidance, prioritization, and mentorship.
• Provide direction and oversight to electrical teams to align with site standards, safety expectations, and operational goals.
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, accountability, and example.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across all electrical systems.
• Review and approve maintenance plans, switching procedures, LOTO practices, and outage coordination activities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex electrical issues, failures, and incident response.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders on substation operations, switching activities, and major maintenance events.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for utilities, OEMs, testing vendors, and third‑party inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, NERC, OSHA, and other applicable codes.
• Collaborate on electrical upgrades, expansions, and load growth planning with engineering and construction teams.
• Review electrical designs, one‑lines, and equipment specifications for constructability, safety, and risk.
• Support commissioning activities and turnover of new infrastructure into operations.
• Maintain oversight of documentation, CMMS data, maintenance records, and performance reporting.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership or senior technical role in industrial or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, protection systems, and backup power (generators, UPS, batteries).
• Experience overseeing high‑voltage operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with electrical testing, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
• NFPA 70E certification required.
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑management capabilities.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.
• Strong attention to detail and unwavering commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 50 lb, working in confined spaces, and operating at elevated heights.

• Pre‑employment screening, including background check and substance testing, may be required.
• Must provide own steel‑toed work boots; other PPE supplied.
• Must reliably commute to the site daily or plan to relocate before starting work.
• Must be comfortable with a rotational schedule, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Night‑shift employees receive a 15% premium added to the hourly rate for hours worked during night shifts.

• Expected hourly rate: $55.00 USD, adjusted for experience and qualifications.
• Competitive wages with per diem and project allowance, when applicable.
• 15% night‑shift premium for eligible roles.
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