Electrical Commissioning Lead for Data Centers (Onsite)

Iris Energy; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent – Electrical to lead complex electrical system commissioning for high-performance data centers in a hands-on, cross-functional role. You will oversee planning, execution, and validation from pre-functional testing through final handover, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across UPS, switchgear, PDUs, and generators.

You will coordinate with mechanical teams on liquid cooling and HVAC integration, manage a team of engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical commissioning or construction management
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience preferred
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE and related standards
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera, MS Project, MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning of electrical systems including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, generators, and emergency power systems
• Collaborate with mechanical commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration with liquid cooling, HVAC, and BMS
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, scripts, and schedules aligned with project milestones
• Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors; assign tasks and monitor progress
• Review drawings and specifications to validate design intent and identify issues
• Conduct functional performance testing, load bank testing, and reliability assessments
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and OSHA compliance throughout commissioning activities
• Interface with project managers, design engineers, and client stakeholders to coordinate efforts
• Maintain detailed documentation for handover and future maintenance
• Support training of operations staff on system functionality and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

IREN is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent – Electrical to lead complex electrical system commissioning for high-performance data centers in a hands-on, cross-functional role. You will oversee planning, execution, and validation from pre-functional testing through final handover, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across UPS, switchgear, PDUs, and generators.

You will coordinate with mechanical teams on liquid cooling and HVAC integration, manage a team of engineers and