Senior Mechanical Construction Lead - Data Center Cooling

IREN; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

HSA health savings

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Construction Supervisor - Mechanical to oversee the installation of advanced mechanical and liquid cooling systems in next‑gen data centers. You will lead field teams, collaborate with engineers and electricians, and ensure flawless performance in high‑demand compute environments.

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, ready to tackle challenging projects and contribute to sustainable, high‑performance infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical construction or supervision on industrial or large commercial projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with liquid cooling systems in data centers or similar high-tech facilities.
• Journeyman or Master Mechanical License, AWS CWI, or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required; First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications.
• Strong understanding of liquid cooling technologies, heat transfer, and data center mechanical infra.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing tools such as pressure gauges, flow meters, and thermal imaging.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and maintain professionalism.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise mechanical technicians, fitters, and subcontractors on liquid cooling systems.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with project goals, quality, and safety.
• Oversee installation of mechanical systems per drawings, specs, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with other trades to support integration of systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and QA/QC to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Ensure installations meet data center standards and client requirements.
• Verify materials and equipment comply with submittals and specs.
• Support QA/QC inspections and address non-conformances promptly.
• Supervise pressure testing, flushing, and balancing of cooling loops.
• Oversee testing of cooling systems for thermal, flow-rate, and reliability performance.
• Assist commissioning teams in validating operation under load.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and site safety requirements; conduct safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor schedules and adjust manpower to meet deadlines.
• Track progress and report to Construction Manager and project team.
• Manage material and equipment inventories to avoid delays.
• Provide technical guidance on installation, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve field challenges with practical solutions.
• Stay current with cooling tech and hybrid data center practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

High school diploma

Tools

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

Thermal imaging

Job description

IREN is seeking a Construction Supervisor - Mechanical to oversee the installation of advanced mechanical and liquid cooling systems in next‑gen data centers. You will lead field teams, collaborate with engineers and electricians, and ensure flawless performance in high‑demand compute environments.

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, ready to tackle challenging projects and contribute to sustainable, high‑performance infrastructure.