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Construction Commissioning Supervisor- Electrical

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

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 are seeking a Construction Commissioning Supervisor - Electrical 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in commissioning and start-up of electrical systems, including:
- Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
- 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 checklists.
Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), energized work protocols, and site-specific safety plans.
Support turnover activities, including punch list completion and documentation handoff to operations teams.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician License.
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, switchgear, 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, BlueRithm) 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.