Construction Superintendent - Mechanical (Mackenzie)

IREN

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 83,000 - 124,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP with company match

Bi-weekly paid vacation

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Job summary

IREN seeks a Construction Superintendent - Mechanical in Mackenzie, BC to lead mechanical construction on a data center project featuring high-density cooling and advanced HPC tech. You will drive quality, safety, and timely turnover while coordinating multi-trade crews and vendors.

Requires 7+ years in heavy industrial or mission-critical settings, Red Seal or engineering degree, and strong leadership with CSA/ASME/NFPA code knowledge. On-site rotation and camp experience are assets.

Qualifications

7+ years in mechanical construction management on heavy industrial or mission-critical projects.
Experience with chilled water, liquid cooling, pumps, PDUs, and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of CSA, ASME, NFPA, and BC Building Code.
On-site rotation and camp/remote-site experience is an asset.
Strong leadership and multi-contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical construction activities – chilled water plants, liquid cooling loops, CDUs, and HVAC systems.
Lead pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and millwright trades on site.
Coordinate with electrical, civil, and IT teams for system integration.
Manage subcontractors, vendors, and schedules to meet milestones.
Oversee testing, commissioning, turnover, and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

On-site management

Education

Red Seal trade certification

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you Ready to Build the Future of AI Infrastructure? If you're energized by massive scale, deep technical complexity, and the opportunity to shape the next era of compute, this is your moment. Join a team where groundbreaking work meets competitive compensation, meaningful impact, and a chance to accelerate your career at the forefront of AI innovation. We want to meet you.

Why IREN?

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. 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.

This position is based on-site in Mackenzie, BC. The site operates seven days a week; scheduling and rotation are negotiable, and we'll work with the successful candidate to find the right fit.

The Role

The Construction Superintendent - Mechanical owns all mechanical construction activities on a data center project featuring advanced high-performance computing technologies, high-density liquid cooling, and redundant mechanical infrastructure. Our facilities are, at their core, power and cooling projects with a building around them - and this role leads the cooling side: ensuring mechanical systems are installed, tested, flushed, and commissioned to meet project requirements, industry standards, and operational reliability demands. You'll collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to drive quality, safety, and efficiency across the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Project Oversight: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of all mechanical construction activities – chilled water plants, liquid cooling loops, CDUs, cooling towers, pumps, hydronic piping, and HVAC systems.
Technical Leadership: Review and interpret mechanical design documents, P&IDs, piping isometrics, equipment schedules, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry best practices.
Trade Supervision: Directly lead pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and millwright trades – enforcing schedule, quality, and safety day-to-day on site.
Coordination: Interface with electrical, civil, and IT/Network teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with power distribution and data center operations.
Vendor & Contractor Management: Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality installation.
Commissioning & Testing: Oversee pressure testing, flushing, chemical treatment, start-up, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and uptime targets are met through structured turnover.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all mechanical work adheres to CSA, ASME, NFPA, and local codes, as well as internal safety and quality standards. Own the site safety record for your scope.
Scheduling & Budget Control: Track progress and manage schedules to ensure project milestones are achieved within budget and timeline.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to mechanical infrastructure, redundancy, and system reliability.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear updates to project leadership, clients, and stakeholders on progress, challenges, and solutions.
Flexible scheduling available. The site operates seven days a week, and the exact schedule is negotiable. We'll work with the successful candidate to find the right fit.

What You Bring

7+ years of experience in mechanical construction management on heavy industrial or mission-critical projects (data centers, LNG, power generation, mining, petrochemical, or similar).
Proven track record managing large-scale mechanical scopes from installation through commissioning, with direct site authority over multi-trade crews.
Strong understanding of chilled water systems, liquid cooling technologies, pumps, cooling towers, hydronic piping, HVAC, and mechanical redundancy concepts.
Hands-on commissioning experience: pressure testing, flushing, system walkdowns, punch, RFSU, and structured turnover.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (CSA, ASME, NFPA, BC Building Code).
Red Seal trade certification (Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Plumber, Millwright, or Refrigeration Mechanic), engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple contractors and align them to project goals.
Ability to work on-site in Mackenzie, BC on a rotational schedule - camp/remote-site experience an asset.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in data center construction and commissioning, or comparable MEP-dense environments.
Experience with structured completions platforms (e.g., Smart Completions) and turnover of tagged systems.
PMP certification or Gold Seal designation an asset.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Work with state-of-the-art AI hardware and some of the most advanced compute systems in the world
Be part of a team that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning
Make a measurable impact on the performance and reliability of global AI workloads

The IREN Package

Compensation

At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package for hourly paid positions includes:

The hourly rate of pay range for this position starts at $60 and is reflective of experience
Total package may be inclusive of a night shift premium for rotational shift positions

Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - 100% company paid for employees and dependents
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform

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