Associate Director, Global Environment

Description

Job Type:  Full-time | Location:  Fort Worth, TX | Department:  Operations | Reporting to:  VP, HSSE | Work Location Type:  #hybrid

 

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 Global Environment Director is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously advancing IREN's global environmental governance framework and stewardship programs across its multinational operations. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for environmental due diligence, permitting, compliance, risk management, resource stewardship, and ESG-related activities, ensuring environmental considerations are effectively integrated throughout the full project lifecycle—from prospective site selection and development through construction, operations, and expansion.

The Global Environment Director will lead the evolution of IREN's environmental systems, standards, processes, and organizational competencies, enabling responsible growth while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and advancing environmental performance. The role will provide oversight and subject matter expertise across environmental impact assessments, baseline environmental studies, permitting, monitoring programs, contractor environmental management, waste, water, and energy management protocols, and sustainability initiatives.

Working closely with Commercial, Engineering, Investor Relations, Community Engagement, Risk Management, Human Resources, Procurement, and Geography Leadership teams, the successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in achieving IREN's business objectives while fostering environmental stewardship across the enterprise.

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

Environmental Strategy & Governance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve IREN's global environmental management framework, policies, standards, procedures, and stewardship programs.
• Establish enterprise-wide environmental governance processes, performance expectations, reporting mechanisms, and accountability structures.
• Monitor evolving environmental regulations, industry developments, and leading practices, ensuring timely integration into company standards and operational requirements.
• Drive a culture of environmental stewardship, risk management, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Establish environmental performance indicators and metrics to measure program effectiveness and support decision-making.

 
Environmental Due Diligence & Project Development

• Advise on environmental due diligence for prospective data center sites, acquisitions, expansions, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee environmental screening assessments, baseline environmental studies, environmental impact assessments, and environmental risk evaluations.
• Partner with Commercial, Engineering, and Development teams to evaluate environmental opportunities, constraints, and mitigation strategies associated with site selection and project development.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding environmental liabilities, permitting pathways, environmental sensitivities, and development risks during investment and project planning activities.
• Support growth initiatives by integrating environmental requirements into project design, development, and execution processes.

 
Permitting, Compliance & Monitoring

• Advise regional and local teams regarding applicable environmental legislation, permitting requirements, compliance obligations, and leading practices across operating jurisdictions.
• Establish standards and processes for environmental compliance assurance, monitoring, auditing, reporting, and performance verification.
• Support operational teams in maintaining compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, commitments, and company standards.
• Identify emerging environmental risks and regulatory developments that may impact business operations and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, environmental agencies, consultants, and other