Data Center Mechanical QA/QC Construction Lead

Iris Energy; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Construction Manager - Mechanical QA/QC to lead the mechanical QA/QC program across multiple data center construction projects, focusing on advanced liquid cooling systems for high-performance compute environments.

You will mentor QA/QC supervisors and inspectors, develop and enforce QA/QC plans, and partner with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning leadership to manage risk, drive standards, and ensure safety and reliability through the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical QA/QC or inspection in industrial construction, including at least 5 years with liquid cooling systems in data centers or similar environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site QA/QC teams or large-scale industrial construction quality programs.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQI, AWS CWI, or NDT Level I/II preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience developing QA/QC plans, processes, and inspection strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Expertise with quality management systems, audit processes, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical QA/QC program across multiple data center projects, ensuring alignment with company quality standards and client requirements.
• Manage and develop QA/QC Supervisors, inspectors, and subcontractor quality teams.
• Establish, refine, and enforce mechanical QA/QC procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and quality documentation standards.
• Oversee inspection activities, non‑conformance management, and quality assurance processes at the program level.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning leadership to ensure integrated project planning and risk mitigation.
• Support design reviews and provide quality input on constructability, liquid cooling design, and mechanical system performance requirements.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action planning for quality issues across sites.
• Review and approve final QA/QC documentation packages for project turnover.
• Track key quality metrics and report performance trends to executive leadership.
• Coordinate third‑party inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and training across the quality organization.
• Serve as the primary mechanical quality authority for contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Inspection

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

ITPs

Audits

Job description

IREN is seeking a Construction Manager - Mechanical QA/QC to lead the mechanical QA/QC program across multiple data center construction projects, focusing on advanced liquid cooling systems for high-performance compute environments.

You will mentor QA/QC supervisors and inspectors, develop and enforce QA/QC plans, and partner with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning leadership to manage risk, drive standards, and ensure safety and reliability through the project lifecycle.