Senior Data Center Mechanical Lead – Cooling & Piping

Iren Group; Badajoz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters. The DC Mechanical Superintendent leads on-site mechanical works during construction, ensuring cooling, HVAC, piping, and water systems are installed, tested, and handed over safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Reporting to the General Superintendent, you will supervise mechanical contractors, coordinate interfaces with electrical and controls teams, review drawings and test plans, and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in mechanical construction management or related fields, preferably data centers.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline; relevant certifications are well regarded.
• Fluent in English; strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site execution of mechanical works, coordinating cooling systems, pumps, piping, and HVAC to ensure safe, timely, high-quality delivery of data center facilities.
• Supervise mechanical contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site teams, monitoring progress, productivity, manpower, equipment, and adherence to schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, architectural, utilities, BMS/controls, and commissioning teams to ensure proper sequencing and handover readiness.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, shop drawings, and test plans to ensure constructability, coordination, and traceability of mechanical works.
• Manage testing activities including pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, pre-functional checks, and start-up readiness for commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Planning

Negotiation

Documentation

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters. The DC Mechanical Superintendent leads on-site mechanical works during construction, ensuring cooling, HVAC, piping, and water systems are installed, tested, and handed over safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Reporting to the General Superintendent, you will supervise mechanical contractors, coordinate interfaces with electrical and controls teams, review drawings and test plans, and