Construction Commissioning Technician - Electrical
Childress, TX
Posted 20 Aug 2026 · Closes 19 Oct 2026
Job Type: Full-time | Location: Childress, Texas | Department: Operations | Reporting to: Associate Director, Construction | Work Location: #onsite
IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
We are seeking a Construction Commissioning Technician - Electrical to support the commissioning, testing, and verification of critical electrical systems for a liquid-cooled data center. This role plays a key part in ensuring all electrical infrastructure is installed, tested, and operating in accordance with design specifications, safety standards, and mission-critical reliability requirements. The technician will work closely with commissioning engineers, construction teams, and operations personnel to deliver a fully functional, resilient, and high-availability facility.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
Responsibilities
- Assist in commissioning and start-up of electrical systems, including:
- Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
- UPS systems and battery systems
- PDUs, RPPs, and busway systems
- Standby generators and ATS equipment
- Execute commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, and IST) and document results.
- Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.
- Support integrated systems testing (IST), including coordination with mechanical and controls systems related to liquid cooling infrastructure.
- Verify installation against design drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Assist with point-to-point checks, energization procedures, and system validation.
- Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure proper integration of liquid cooling systems (e.g., CDU units, pumps, controls interfaces) with electrical infrastructure.
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies; assist in resolution and retesting.
- Maintain detailed commissioning records, reports, and checklists.
- Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), energized work protocols, and site-specific safety plans.
- Support turnover activities, including punch list completion and documentation handoff to operations teams.
Requirements
- Valid Journeyman Electrician License.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical experience, with at least 2 years supporting commissioning activities in data center or mission-critical environments.
- Experience with critical power systems including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and ATS equipment.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
- OSHA-30 certification required (or must be obtained within six months of hire).
- Familiarity with data center redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N).
- Experience executing commissioning test procedures (FAT, SAT, IST).
- Experience with load bank testing for generators and UPS systems is preferred
- Exposure to PLC systems (e.g., Schneider Modicon or similar) is preferred.
- Familiarity with commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, BlueRithm) is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new tools.
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems proactively.
- Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
- Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
- Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
- Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.
- Employees working night shifts will receive a 15% premium added to their hourly rate only for hours worked during night shifts.