{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"07051d20e8aaf052d7645add","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07051d20e8aaf052d7645add","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07051d20e8aaf052d7645add","title":"Construction Electrical Supervisor - Controls","description":"Job Type: Full-time | Location: Childress, Texas | Department: Construction | Reporting to: Associate Director, Construction | Work Location: #onsite\nIREN 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.\nHelp deliver the controls infrastructure that enables safe, reliable high-performance computing at scale. As the Construction Electrical Supervisor - Controls , you will lead field supervision and integration of PLC control systems, fire alarm, and SCADA across an air-cooled HPC data center campus. You will review design documentation, coordinate interfaces among electrical, mechanical, life-safety, controls, network, commissioning, and operations teams, and direct specialty contractors through installation, programming support, testing, and turnover. Your leadership will ensure that controls and monitoring systems function as designed and support safe, resilient, and maintainable facility operations.\nWith 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.\nJob requirements Journeyman Electrican License.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent electrical or controls field experience will be considered.\nMinimum of 5 years of electrical or controls construction experience, including field supervision of complex automation and life-safety scopes, preferably in mission-critical, industrial, or data center environments.\nStrong working knowledge of PLC and SCADA architectures, control panels, instrumentation, input/output systems, field devices, controls networks, and fire alarm interfaces.\nAbility to review electrical one-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, risers, panel schedules, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network diagrams, submittals, and shop drawings.\nExperience coordinating industrial communications and controls networks using common protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or comparable open and vendor-specific protocols.\nKnowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 72, OSHA requirements, firestopping, grounding and bonding, applicable local codes, and manufacturer requirements for fire alarm and control-system installation.\nExperience planning and witnessing factory and site acceptance testing, loop checks, point-to-point verification, device calibration, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.\nDemonstrated ability to lead multiple contractors and manage manpower, schedules, material deliveries, RFIs, change orders, quality, testing, deficiencies, and turnover commitments.\nPreferred Experience Prior experience delivering controls and life-safety systems for hyperscale, AI, or HPC data centers, particularly air-cooled facilities and work adjacent to live mission-critical systems.\nExperience integrating switchgear, generators, ATS equipment, UPS systems, power monitoring, air-handling and cooling equipment, fire alarm, BMS/EPMS, PLC controls, and SCADA platforms.\nFamiliarity with major PLC, fire alarm, and SCADA vendors; redundant controls networks; time synchronization; historian and alarm management; software backups; and cybersecurity coordination.\nNICET Fire Alarm Systems, ISA CCST, PMP, OSHA 30, electrical license, or comparable controls, fire alarm, construction, or safety certification.\nOther important requirements Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.\nMust provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.\nMust be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.\nMust be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.\nEmployees working night shifts will receive a 15% premium added to their hourly rate only for hours worked during night shifts.\nJob responsibilities Lead field planning, execution, integration, testing, and turnover of PLC control systems, fire alarm, SCADA, and associated electrical controls infrastructure for the HPC data center project.\nDirect controls, fire alarm, electrical, and specialty contractors; establish daily priorities and hold teams accountable for safety, manpower, productivity, schedule, workmanship, testing, and closeout commitments.\nReview design drawings, specifications, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network architecture, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, method statements, and test plans for constructability, completeness, and compliance.\nIdentify missing scope, conflicting requirements, incomplete sequences, and interface gaps; coordinate timely resolution with engineering, construction, vendors, commissioning, and operations before they affect field execution.\nMaintain an interface matrix for PLC, SCADA, fire alarm, BMS, EPMS, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, packaged controls, and network systems, with clear ownership for power, wiring, communications, programming, graphics, alarms, testing, and turnover.\nOversee installation of control panels, enclosures, raceways, power and control cabling, fiber and copper communications, instrumentation, fire alarm devices and modules, network equipment, grounding, bonding, labeling, and required penetrations.\nCoordinate development and validation of I/O databases, SCADA tags, point lists, alarm priorities, graphics, trends, setpoints, user access, network addressing, time synchronization, software revisions, and system backups.\nVerify that sequences, permissives, interlocks, shutdowns, and cause-and-effect logic are implemented as approved, while preserving the required authority, listing, and code compliance of the fire alarm and life-safety systems.\nEnforce controls quality requirements for cable separation, shielding, grounding, terminations, polarity, device addressing, calibration, labeling, firestopping, network installation, panel workmanship, and red-line accuracy.\nPlan, coordinate, and witness factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, loop checks, point-to-point verification, communications testing, failover testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing; drive deficiencies to closure.\nManage look-ahead schedules, manpower forecasts, procurement and delivery of long-lead controls materials, progress quantities, risk and change logs, outage or energization constraints, and contractor payment validation.\nDrive complete turnover documentation, including approved as-builts, final control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points databases, software and configuration backups, test reports, device records, warranties, licenses, O&M information, training, and spares.\nAt IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.\nCompensation The expected hourly rate for this role starts at $59.00 U SD. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.\n\nPer Diem amount of $180.00 and project allowance, when applicable\n15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable\nOvertime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week\nRelocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)\nHealth & Wellness 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents\nCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance\nVoluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan\nEmployee Assistance Program and wellness resources\nRetirement &FinancialWealth 401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services\nTime Off &Leave Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays\nGrowth & Development Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training\nCommunity &Culture Company events and team-building activities\nWe value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!\nIE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.\nIE US Operations, Inc. “IREN”participatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the United States.\nBy applying for this position and submitting your resume and application materials, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Statement available on our website at www.iren.com.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Iris Energy","rawCompany":"iris energy","city":"Childress","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T03:15:32.747Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Electrical Supervisor - Controls","description":"Job Type: Full-time | Location: Childress, Texas | Department: Construction | Reporting to: Associate Director, Construction | Work Location: #onsite\nIREN 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.\nHelp deliver the controls infrastructure that enables safe, reliable high-performance computing at scale. As the Construction Electrical Supervisor - Controls , you will lead field supervision and integration of PLC control systems, fire alarm, and SCADA across an air-cooled HPC data center campus. You will review design documentation, coordinate interfaces among electrical, mechanical, life-safety, controls, network, commissioning, and operations teams, and direct specialty contractors through installation, programming support, testing, and turnover. Your leadership will ensure that controls and monitoring systems function as designed and support safe, resilient, and maintainable facility operations.\nWith 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.\nJob requirements Journeyman Electrican License.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent electrical or controls field experience will be considered.\nMinimum of 5 years of electrical or controls construction experience, including field supervision of complex automation and life-safety scopes, preferably in mission-critical, industrial, or data center environments.\nStrong working knowledge of PLC and SCADA architectures, control panels, instrumentation, input/output systems, field devices, controls networks, and fire alarm interfaces.\nAbility to review electrical one-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, risers, panel schedules, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network diagrams, submittals, and shop drawings.\nExperience coordinating industrial communications and controls networks using common protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or comparable open and vendor-specific protocols.\nKnowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 72, OSHA requirements, firestopping, grounding and bonding, applicable local codes, and manufacturer requirements for fire alarm and control-system installation.\nExperience planning and witnessing factory and site acceptance testing, loop checks, point-to-point verification, device calibration, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.\nDemonstrated ability to lead multiple contractors and manage manpower, schedules, material deliveries, RFIs, change orders, quality, testing, deficiencies, and turnover commitments.\nPreferred Experience Prior experience delivering controls and life-safety systems for hyperscale, AI, or HPC data centers, particularly air-cooled facilities and work adjacent to live mission-critical systems.\nExperience integrating switchgear, generators, ATS equipment, UPS systems, power monitoring, air-handling and cooling equipment, fire alarm, BMS/EPMS, PLC controls, and SCADA platforms.\nFamiliarity with major PLC, fire alarm, and SCADA vendors; redundant controls networks; time synchronization; historian and alarm management; software backups; and cybersecurity coordination.\nNICET Fire Alarm Systems, ISA CCST, PMP, OSHA 30, electrical license, or comparable controls, fire alarm, construction, or safety certification.\nOther important requirements Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.\nMust provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.\nMust be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.\nMust be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.\nEmployees working night shifts will receive a 15% premium added to their hourly rate only for hours worked during night shifts.\nJob responsibilities Lead field planning, execution, integration, testing, and turnover of PLC control systems, fire alarm, SCADA, and associated electrical controls infrastructure for the HPC data center project.\nDirect controls, fire alarm, electrical, and specialty contractors; establish daily priorities and hold teams accountable for safety, manpower, productivity, schedule, workmanship, testing, and closeout commitments.\nReview design drawings, specifications, control narratives, sequences of operation, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points lists, network architecture, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, method statements, and test plans for constructability, completeness, and compliance.\nIdentify missing scope, conflicting requirements, incomplete sequences, and interface gaps; coordinate timely resolution with engineering, construction, vendors, commissioning, and operations before they affect field execution.\nMaintain an interface matrix for PLC, SCADA, fire alarm, BMS, EPMS, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, packaged controls, and network systems, with clear ownership for power, wiring, communications, programming, graphics, alarms, testing, and turnover.\nOversee installation of control panels, enclosures, raceways, power and control cabling, fiber and copper communications, instrumentation, fire alarm devices and modules, network equipment, grounding, bonding, labeling, and required penetrations.\nCoordinate development and validation of I/O databases, SCADA tags, point lists, alarm priorities, graphics, trends, setpoints, user access, network addressing, time synchronization, software revisions, and system backups.\nVerify that sequences, permissives, interlocks, shutdowns, and cause-and-effect logic are implemented as approved, while preserving the required authority, listing, and code compliance of the fire alarm and life-safety systems.\nEnforce controls quality requirements for cable separation, shielding, grounding, terminations, polarity, device addressing, calibration, labeling, firestopping, network installation, panel workmanship, and red-line accuracy.\nPlan, coordinate, and witness factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, loop checks, point-to-point verification, communications testing, failover testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing; drive deficiencies to closure.\nManage look-ahead schedules, manpower forecasts, procurement and delivery of long-lead controls materials, progress quantities, risk and change logs, outage or energization constraints, and contractor payment validation.\nDrive complete turnover documentation, including approved as-builts, final control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O and points databases, software and configuration backups, test reports, device records, warranties, licenses, O&M information, training, and spares.\nAt IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.\nCompensation The expected hourly rate for this role starts at $59.00 U SD. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.\n\nPer Diem amount of $180.00 and project allowance, when applicable\n15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable\nOvertime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week\nRelocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)\nHealth & Wellness 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents\nCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance\nVoluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan\nEmployee Assistance Program and wellness resources\nRetirement &FinancialWealth 401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services\nTime Off &Leave Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays\nGrowth & Development Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training\nCommunity &Culture Company events and team-building activities\nWe value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!\nIE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 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