Critical Environment Cleaner I

Job Type:Full-time |
Location: Childress, TX |
Department:Operations |
Reporting to:Lead Critical Environment Cleaner |
Work Location Type:#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.

The Critical Environment Cleaner I (CEC I) is responsible for performing general and specialized cleaning operations within an active HPC (High-Performance Computing) data center facility. Working under the direct supervision of a Lead Critical Environment Cleaner, this role maintains the contamination control standards essential to protecting live server infrastructure worth hundreds of millions of dollars. No prior data center experience is required — candidates from Bitcoin Mining Operations, industrial facilities, or technical environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

All certifications are employer-paid and provided on-site from Day 1.

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 GED
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Physical ability to lift 40lbs, stand 8-12 hours per shift, and work in elevated-temperature environments
• Reliable transportation to site — West Texas location, fully on-site role
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification —required within
  60 days of hire (employer-paid, employer-scheduled)
• ESD Awareness Orientation —required before solo floor work (in-house TTT, provided by employer)
• HEPA/ULPA Vacuum Operation —required before solo floor work (on-the-job, provided by employer)
• CPR / First Aid / AED —required within 60 days (employer-paid)

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Monday-Friday 10 hour shift schedule.
• Physical ability to lift 40lbs, stand 8-12 hours per shift, and work in elevated-temperature environments
• Reliable transportation to site — West Texas location, fully on-site role
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification —required within
  60 days of hire (employer-paid, employer-scheduled)
• ESD Awareness Orientation —required before solo floor work (in-house TTT, provided by employer)
• HEPA/ULPA Vacuum Operation —required before solo floor work (on-the-job, provided by employer)
• CPR / First Aid / AED —required within 60 days (employer-paid)

• Prior experience in Bitcoin Mining Operations, ASIC equipment repair, or data center facilities — qualifies directly
• Familiarity with ESD, anti-static handling, or sensitive electronics environments
• Experience operating industrial vacuum equipment or HEPA filtration systems
• Experience following written SOPs, MOPs, or work order documentation
• Prior military service, industrial operations, or manufacturing environment experience

• Perform systematic cleaning of data halls, hot/cold aisles, server corridors, raised floors, and non-equipment zones according to approved SOPs
• Operate HEPA/ULPA vacuums and anti-static mops, wipes, and cleaning tools in active server environments
• Remove packing materials, cardboard, cable debris, and construction waste from active data hall floors
• Maintain sub-floor cleanliness under raised-floor panels as directed by Lead CEC
• Apply contamination control protocols at all times— no unapproved materials, tools, or chemicals on the floor

• Complete site-specific safety induction on Day 1 and adhere to all emergency and operational procedures
• Wear and maintain ESD-safe footwear, wrist straps, and PPE at all times on active data hall floors
• Follow all MOP (Method of Procedure) and EOP (Emergency Operating Procedure) documents for assigned tasks
• Report equipment…