Construction Superintendent Commissioning - Electrical
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Description
Job Type: Full-time | Location: Childress, 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’re seeking a Construction Commissioning Superintendent – Electrical to lead the commissioning of complex electrical systems for high-performance data centers. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient integration of electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and redundant power paths, while collaborating closely with mechanical teams to support liquid cooling and HVAC system integration. As a key leader in our commissioning team, you’ll oversee planning, execution, and validation of electrical systems from pre-functional testing through final handover. Your ability to manage cross-functional teams, resolve technical challenges, and uphold safety and quality standards will be critical to our mission of delivering sustainable, high-performance compute environments.
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
- Lead the commissioning of electrical systems including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, generators, and emergency power systems
- Collaborate with mechanical commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with liquid cooling, HVAC, and Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, scripts, and schedules aligned with project milestones and client requirements
- Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors; assign tasks,monitorprogress, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
- Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications tovalidatedesign intent andidentifypotential issues
- Conduct functional performance testing, load bank testing, and system reliability assessments
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and OSHA standards throughout commissioning activities
- Interface with project managers, design engineers, mechanical teams, and client stakeholders to coordinate commissioning efforts and resolve technical challenges
- Maintain detailed documentation including test reports, issue logs, and as-built records for project handover
- Support training of operations staff on electrical system functionality, maintenance, and emergency procedures
Requirements
- Journeyman Electrician License.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience inelectrical commissioning or construction management, including at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical facility projects.
- Familiarity with electrical infrastructure such as UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, generators, and redundant power paths
- Knowledge of commissioning standards and best practices (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE)
- Proficiencyin project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project, MS Office Suite)
- Strong leadership and communication skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety
- 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
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