Automation Specialist

IREN; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

IREN is seeking an Automation Specialist in Fort Worth, Texas. You will be responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining automation systems for high-performance computing data centers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least two years of automation experience. Competitive salary and benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Opportunities for advancement and personal development are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or automation technology.
• At least two years of automation experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and hands-on experience with relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for controls and automation in HPC data centers.
• Develop new code for PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot control and automation issues affecting equipment performance.

Skills

Control theory knowledge

PLC programming

Problem-solving skills

Experience with SCADA

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Python

PLCs

SCADA systems

Job description

Job Summary

Automation Specialist responsible for design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of automation and control systems for air or liquid‑cooled high‑performance computing (HPC) data centers.

Job Details

Full‑Time | Location: Dallas / Fort Worth | Department: Operations – Engineering | Reporting to: VP, Engineering

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for controls and automation in HPC data centers, ensuring all automation systems for cooling are operating as expected.
• Interpret, maintain, and develop new code for PLCs, controllers, and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot control and automation issues that affect equipment performance and cooling.
• Participate in design, construction, or commissioning activities for projects.
• Collaborate with mechanical and cooling engineers to translate operational changes into reliable control logic and programming.
• Follow management of change procedures, ensuring safe coding deployments and accurate version control for all control devices in scope.
• Work with IT and DevOps to provide field signals and information to enterprise supervisory systems for process monitoring and alarm management.
• Maintain complete and accurate record files for control and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science, automation technology discipline or equivalent technical training.
• At least two years of automation experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of control theory (PID, hysteresis, scaled inputs, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, SCADA, robotics, or scripting languages such as Python.
• Proficiency with PLC programming languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart).
• Understanding of field devices, sensors, actuators, signal types, and wiring for control and monitoring.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Excellent abstract thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑driven with strong attention to detail and ability to perform high‑quality work with limited direction.
• Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and limited resources.
• Pre‑employment screening, background check, and substance testing may be required.
• Must provide own steel‑toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or plan relocation before starting work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual performance incentives.
• Equity and long‑term wealth building options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% company paid for employees; 75% for dependents).
• Life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) linked to a high‑deductible health plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
• Training and personal development programs.
• Company events and team‑building activities.
• Financial wellness tools and resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group, is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

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