Construction Electrical Commissioning Technician - Controls

Iris Energy; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IREN, a data-center focused AI Cloud provider, seeks a Construction Electrical Commissioning Technician – Controls in Childress, TX. You will verify, test, troubleshoot, and document PLC control systems, fire alarm, and SCADA interfaces across an air-cooled HPC campus.

You will collaborate with the Electrical Construction Manager, commissioning team, engineers, and vendors to move systems from installation through acceptance and turnover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in electrical commissioning, controls startup or industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA, control panels, and fire alarm interfaces.
• Ability to read electrical one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Familiarity with commissioning tools and safety procedures.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily commissioning priorities with the Electrical Supervisor - Controls.
• Review drawings, narratives, sequences of operation, and test procedures.
• Perform installation-readiness walkdowns for panels and wiring.
• Execute continuity checks, loop checks, and device addressing.
• Verify PLC/SCADA I/O, alarms, graphics, trends, and point data.
• Support factory and site acceptance testing with vendors and operations.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain turnover records, defect logs, and handoff notes.

Skills

PLC and SCADA systems

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree / technical diploma / apprenticeship in Electrical Technology

Tools

Modbus TCP/RTU

BACnet/IP

EtherNet/IP

OPC UA

Job 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’re seeking a Construction Electrical Commissioning Technician – Controls, you will perform field verification, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for PLC control systems, fire alarm, SCADA, and associated electrical and mechanical interfaces across an air-cooled HPC data center campus. Reporting to the Electrical Construction Manager, you will coordinate daily with the Electrical Supervisor - Controls, commissioning team, design engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel to move systems from installation completion through functional acceptance and final turnover.

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.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree, technical diploma, or recognized apprenticeship in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Controls, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical commissioning, controls startup, instrumentation, fire alarm, or industrial automation, preferably in mission-critical, industrial, or data center environments.
• Working knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, control panels, instrumentation, field devices, input/output systems, controls networks, and fire alarm monitoring and control interfaces.
• Ability to read and apply electrical one-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, risers, panel schedules, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network diagrams, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Experience using digital multimeters, loop calibrators, network diagnostic tools, manufacturer software, and other commissioning instruments in accordance with electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and site procedures.
• Familiarity with common controls and communications protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or comparable open and vendor-specific protocols.
• Ability to document test results, installation discrepancies, software or configuration revisions, deficiencies, corrective actions, and retest evidence with accuracy and traceability.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with the Electrical Supervisor - Controls, commissioning agents, contractors, vendors, engineering, and operations teams.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems proactively.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License.

Other Important Requirements

• Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
• Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
• Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.
• Employees working night shifts will receive a 15% premium added to their hourly rate only for hours worked during night shifts.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience commissioning controls and life-safety systems for hyperscale, AI, or HPC data centers, particularly air-cooled facilities and work adjacent to live mission-critical systems.
• Experience testing interfaces among switchgear, generators, ATS equipment, UPS systems, power monitoring, air-handling and cooling equipment, fire alarm, BMS/EPMS, PLC controls, and SCADA platforms.
• Familiarity with major PLC, fire alarm, and SCADA vendors; commissioning-management platforms; alarm and historian tools; redundant controls networks; software backups; and change-control processes.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems, ISA CCST, OSHA 30, electrical license, NETA certification, or comparable controls, commissioning, electrical, fire alarm, or safety credential.

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate daily commissioning priorities with the Electrical Supervisor - Controls and commissioning leadership while reporting progress, constraints, and technical issues to the Electrical Construction Manager.
• Review drawings, specifications, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network architecture, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and test procedures to understand system intent and acceptance requirements.
• Perform installation-readiness walkdowns of control panels, raceways, power and control cabling, instrumentation, fire alarm devices and modules, network equipment, grounding, bonding, labeling, penetrations, and equipment interfaces.
• Execute and document continuity checks, loop checks, point-to-point verification, device addressing, calibration checks, controls-network verification, communications testing, and visual inspections using approved procedures.
• Support verification of PLC and SCADA I/O, tags, alarms, graphics, trends, setpoints, user access, network addressing, time synchronization, historian functions, and data exchange with connected systems.
• Verify approved sequences, permissives, interlocks, shutdowns, and cause-and-effect responses, including fire alarm interfaces, while maintaining required life-safety authority, listing, and code compliance.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, functional performance testing, failover testing, and integrated systems testing with controls vendors, fire alarm contractors, equipment manufacturers, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies across field devices, wiring, terminations, control panels, communications networks, software configuration, and programmed logic; document findings and coordinate corrective action with the responsible party.
• Create, update, and manage commissioning deficiencies and punch-list items; assign ownership, verify completion, perform or witness retesting, and maintain objective closure evidence.
• Follow approved electrical safety, lockout/tagout, energized-work, software change-control, cybersecurity, access-control, and method-of-procedure requirements throughout testing and commissioning.
• Maintain daily test records, progress quantities, constraint logs, redlines, issue trackers, software and configuration revision records, and clear handoff notes for the Electrical Supervisor - Controls and project leadership.
• Assemble turnover records, including signed test forms, final I/O and points databases, approved control narratives and cause-and-effect matrices, software and configuration backups, calibration records, deficiency closure, as-builts, O&M information, training records, and warranty documentation.

At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.

Compensation

• The expected hourly range for this role start is $49.00 USD.
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.
• Per Diem amount of $180.00 and project allowance, when applicable
• 15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable
• Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week
• Relocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
• 100% company paidhealth insurance premiums(medical, dental, and vision)for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paidshort-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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