Thermal Systems Reliability Advisor – Data Center Cooling

Iren Group; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Reliability Engineering Advisor, Thermal Systems & Cooling, to act as the technical authority for data center thermal infrastructure—from central plants to IT load cooling systems. The role requires hands-on collaboration with site teams, defining operating envelopes, and leading RCA-driven improvements across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee cooling-water chemistry, OEM service alignment, and reliability programs, while mentoring site reliability engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in mechanical or process engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in reliability or plant engineering for mission-critical cooling and utility plants.
• Experience with cooling-water and coolant chemistry programs and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Own thermal and cooling asset strategies across the portfolio, including maintenance plans and OEM service requirements.
• Set operating envelopes and water-quality limits; maintain accountability for deviations.
• Own cooling-water and coolant chemistry program: treatment specs, monitoring, and audits.
• Provide direction to campus reliability engineers; mentor and develop team members.
• Lead failure analyses (RCAs) for critical events and translate findings into actionable changes.
• Define what is monitored on each asset class and establish health analytics to guide decisions.
• Support operational readiness for new campuses through design reviews and commissioning.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Thermal systems

Leadership

Education

Mechanical or Process Engineering degree

CMRP/CRL or CEM credentials

Professional registration (asset)

Tools

BMS/SCADA

CMMS

Job description

IREN is seeking a Reliability Engineering Advisor, Thermal Systems & Cooling, to act as the technical authority for data center thermal infrastructure—from central plants to IT load cooling systems. The role requires hands-on collaboration with site teams, defining operating envelopes, and leading RCA-driven improvements across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee cooling-water chemistry, OEM service alignment, and reliability programs, while mentoring site reliability engineers