Data Center HSE Advisor – Construction

IREN; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN is seeking a highly motivated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Advisor to champion the health, safety, and environmental protection of employees across our data center operations. This role collaborates with all departments to ensure regulatory compliance and proactively reduce risk.

Based in Sweetwater, TX, the position requires a Bachelor’s in HSE or related field, 3+ years in HSE, thorough OSHA knowledge, and experience with ISO 45001/ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HSE experience in construction, utilities, electrical infrastructure, data centers, or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance principles, and industry best practices.
• Track record of implementing or supporting structured HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve the HSE Management System, ensuring processes are practical, risk-based, and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture, driving continuous improvement across a fast-growing, multi-jurisdictional organization.
• Conduct regular HSE risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and facility inspections to ensure safe work environments and regulatory compliance.
• Perform routine audits of safety, environmental programs, and operational activities to verify compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and IREN policy.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of leading and lagging indicators, using data to influence decisions and drive measurable improvements.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development; communicate learnings across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with the Site HSE Manager to set, monitor, and achieve annual health, safety, and training objectives.
• Support pre-task planning, JHAs, and high-risk work activities including LOTO, confined space, hot work, and energized work protocols.
• Provide coaching and safety leadership to employees, contractors, and new hires through toolbox talks, training sessions, and onboarding programs.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, including drills, response coordination, and continuous improvement of emergency plans.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership / coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field

Tools

Compliance tracking software

Incident management software

Training software

Reporting software

Job description

IREN is seeking a highly motivated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Advisor to champion the health, safety, and environmental protection of employees across our data center operations. This role collaborates with all departments to ensure regulatory compliance and proactively reduce risk.

Based in Sweetwater, TX, the position requires a Bachelor’s in HSE or related field, 3+ years in HSE, thorough OSHA knowledge, and experience with ISO 45001/ISO 14001.