Critical Environmental Cleaner Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Childress, Texas | Department: US Operations | Reporting to: Data Center Technician Lead | Work Location Type: #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.

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.

The Supervisor — Critical Environment Cleaners holds full departmental accountability for all cleaning operations across one or more HPC data center buildings or campuses in West Texas. This role owns staffing, multi-shift scheduling, regulatory compliance, vendor contracts, budget management, SOP governance, and strategic workforce planning aligned with hyperscale campus expansion. The Supervisor is the departmental incident commander for contamination events and the primary internal contact for compliance audits, customer walk-throughs, and third-party inspections. Reporting to the Facilities Director or VP of Operations, this role sets the standard for contamination control excellence across the entire CEC department.

Responsibilities

Department Operations & Staffing 

• Maintain full accountability for CEC department operations across all assigned buildings 24/7/365
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations for all CEC staff
• Design and maintain multi-shift scheduling models ensuring complete coverage with minimum overtime exposure 
• Lead monthly staff meetings and conduct formal performance reviews on the established HR calendar
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, compensation adjustments, and internal promotion decisions

SOP, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight 

• Own the development, maintenance, and annual review of all department SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
• Ensure department compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and all applicable site-specific environmental standards
• Maintain OSHA 300/301 injury and illness logs; ensure all reportable incidents are documented and filed within required timelines
• Manage the department SDS library and ensure chemical compliance across all cleaning operations
• Serve as primary contact for internal audits, compliance inspections, and third-party certification reviews

Incident Command & Quality Management 

• Serve as departmental incident commander for contamination events, chemical spills, injuries, and safety near-misses
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes for all significant incidents
• Conduct regular unannounced quality control inspections of data hall cleaning operations
• Review and approve all incident reports, shift documentation, and compliance records before filing

Budget & Vendor Management 

• Develop and manage the annual CEC department budget including labor, supplies, equipment, and contract services
• Negotiate and manage contracts with cleaning supply vendors, equipment providers, and specialty contractors
• Track and report monthly budget variance to Facilities Director; proactively flag cost overruns
• Approve purchase orders for all department supply and equipment expenditures within authorized limits

Training Program & TTT Governance 

• Own the CEC Train-the-Trainer program including trainer nomination, certification, and quality oversight
• Ensure all certification deadlines are met for every CEC staff member and records are current in HRIS
• Oversee the department training budget and vendor relationships for external certifications
• Conduct annual review of training curriculum and update content to reflect regulatory and operational changes

Stakeholder & Campus Coordination 

• Serve as the CEC department's primary liaison with Data Center Operations, Facilities Management, and campus leadership
• Represent the CEC department in customer walk-throughs and third-party compliance inspections
• Align department staffing and capability plans with campus expansion milestones and building activation schedules
• Report department KPIs, staffing metrics, and compliance status to Facilities Director on a monthly cadence

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Operations Management, EHS, or Business preferred (7+ years equivalent experience may substitute)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controlled-environment, data center, cleanroom, or critical facilities cleaning
• Minimum 2 years in a formal supervisory or management role with direct reports
• All Lead CEC certifications current and on file
• OSHA 30 General Industry —required
• HAZMAT/HAZWOPER 40-hour —required
• Confined Space Entry — Supervisor certification required
• SDS/Chemical Management training —required
• Background investigation and security clearance required

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• ANSI/BICSI 002 Data Center Cleaning Protocol — advanced or instructor level
• PMP, SHRM-CP, or comparable project/people management credential
• Experience in a hyperscale, colocation, or HPC data center campus environment
• Demonstrated experience managing $1M+ departmental budgets
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Familiarity with TCEQ regulations and Texas-specific environmental compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS platforms for workforce and certification tracking