Electrical Lead

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Sweetwater, Texas | Department: US Operations | Reporting to: Site & Construction Manager | Work Location Type: #onsite
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, deliver large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN's vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.
As the Electrical Lead, you’ll take ownership of the electrical systems that power next-generation, mission-critical data centers running at massive scale. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly enables 24/7 uptime for advanced AI and high-performance compute infrastructure. You’ll solve complex electrical challenges, make real-time decisions when it matters most, and drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where the stakes are high and the impact is visible. If you’re energized by responsibility, technical depth, and the opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable, high-performance compute, this role was built for you.
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.  
Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical experience, including at least 4 years in leadership or senior technical authority role, preferably in industrial, utility, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection systems, and backup power systems (generators, UPS, battery systems).
• Demonstrated experience working alongside or overseeing high-voltage operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with electrical testing, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
• NFPA 70E certification required.
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management capabilities.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs, working in confined spaces, and performing tasks at elevated heights.

Other important requirements:  

• 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.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as the site electrical authority for all power systems, from utility interconnection and substations through distribution to compute and cooling loads.
• Own overall electrical system performance, availability, and risk management.
• Establish site-level electrical strategies to support capacity growth, reliability targets, and operational excellence.
• Lead and support the Electrical Maintenance Lead by providing technical guidance, prioritization, and mentorship.
• Provide direction and oversight to electrical teams to ensure alignment with site standards, safety expectations, and operational goals.
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, accountability, and example.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies across all electrical systems.
• Review and approve maintenance plans, switching procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices, and outage coordination activities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex electrical issues, failures, and incident response.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders on substation operations, switching activities, and major maintenance events.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for utilities, OEMs, testing vendors, and third-party inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E, NERC, OSHA).
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams on electrical upgrades, expansions, new equipment integration, and load growth planning.
• Review electrical designs, one-lines, and equipment specifications for constructability, safety, and operational risk.
• Support commissioning activities and the successful turnover of new electrical infrastructure into operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to all electrical safety programs, including arc flash mitigation and LOTO requirements.
• Review incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain oversight of documentation, CMMS data, maintenance records, and operational performance reporting.

Benefits