IREN
HPC Mechanical Manager
Sweetwater, Texas · On site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Apr 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years in critical infrastructure operations and minimum 5 years leading multidisciplinary operations teams; or certification/8,000 trade hours route as stated.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- The employer participates in E-Verify and uses Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
About the job
Oversees safety, reliability, maintenance, and workforce performance for critical data center infrastructure supporting HPC operations in a 24/7 environment.
What you'll do
- Lead site safety practices and ensure compliance with electrical and regulatory requirements.
- Manage maintenance, reliability, and incident response across power, electrical, and mechanical/HVAC systems.
- Lead multi-trade operations staff and coordinate contractors, commissioning, and expansion work.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
- At least 8 years of critical infrastructure operations experience.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a 24/7 mission-critical data center or critical infrastructure environment.
- Lineman or Electrical Journeyman certification, or ability to document 8,000 trade hours and take the TDLR exam within a prescribed timeframe.
Nice to have
- Experience with MV/HV power systems and switching, cutovers, and energization activities.
- Experience with PM/CM programs, CMMS, and BMS, EPMS, SCADA, or DCIM monitoring platforms.
Tools
OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, LOTO, CMMS, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, DCIM
AI focus
The role supports HPC infrastructure at an AI Cloud provider; no specific AI work is described.
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