Commissioning Subject Matter Expert – Controls

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3d•Remote

About The Position

The Commissioning Subject Matter Expert – Controls sets the commissioning discipline standard across IREN’s regions and sites. This program-level senior individual-contributor role reports to the Director, Data Center Commissioning and supports the organization rather than a single project. The role owns IREN’s controls commissioning specifications, acceptance criteria, and standards for approving Commissioning Authority test scripts; serves as a technical escalation point for campus commissioning teams; reviews Commissioning Authority deliverables and first-of-kind installations; and provides technical input to Engineering and Procurement. Controls scope includes building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), SCADA and PLC architecture, networking and telemetry, leak detection, and integration with monitoring and DCIM platforms. The role establishes requirements and verification practices for point-to-point and I/O checks, sequences of operation, failure modes, alarm testing, and integrated systems testing. It also leads factory witness testing strategy, root-cause analysis of significant or recurring deficiencies, standards updates, technical training, and support for commissioning mobilization in new regions. The position is remote within the United States, with travel of up to 25% to IREN sites in Texas and elsewhere in North America and to the Fort Worth office. Candidates in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or within easy reach of IREN’s Texas sites are preferred. IREN offers a market-competitive total rewards package, including incentive-plan eligibility, health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Controls, or a related engineering field.
10+ years of data center or mission-critical commissioning, start-up, or engineering experience in the discipline, including large-scale programs and full Level 1 to Level 5 delivery.
Demonstrated authorship of commissioning specifications, test procedures, or standards used across more than one project.
Deep knowledge of data center controls, including building management and electrical power monitoring systems, SCADA and PLC platforms, BACnet, Modbus, and OPC network protocols, and integration with monitoring and DCIM platforms, including testing and acceptance.
Working knowledge of integrated systems testing across controls, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, and alarm management standards such as ISA 18.2.
Experience reviewing and directing third-party commissioning authorities and equipment vendors.
Ability to travel up to 25% to IREN sites.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

BCxP or CCP certification, plus a discipline credential such as ISA CAP or CCST.
PE license or chartered status.
Experience with Ignition, Niagara, or Schneider platforms; OT cybersecurity; or digital-twin and DCIM integration.
Experience establishing commissioning in a new region or with a new commissioning authority.
Candidates in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or within easy reach of IREN’s Texas sites are preferred.

Responsibilities

Author and maintain commissioning specifications for the discipline, including Division 1 commissioning specification content, acceptance criteria, Level 1 to Level 5 definitions, and integrated systems test requirements for new-build and conversion projects and for self-performed and general-contractor delivery.
Act as the technical escalation point for campus commissioning teams; resolve standard-versus-schedule questions with the Cx Project Manager and Director, and record decisions.
Review Commissioning Authority commissioning plans, test scripts, and reports for compliance; audit field execution, witness sampling, and first-of-kind installations across sites.
Provide commissioning input to Engineering on basis of design and specifications, and to Procurement on equipment, factory test requirements, Commissioning Authority scopes of work, and request-for-proposal templates.
Lead factory witness testing strategy for critical equipment in the discipline and approve factory acceptance test procedures.
Lead root-cause analysis of significant discipline failures or repeat deficiencies and use findings to update the standard.
Own the controls commissioning standard, including BMS, EPMS, SCADA and PLC architecture requirements, points and alarm standards, telemetry naming, point-to-point and sequence-of-operations testing, failure-mode and integrated systems testing, DCIM integration, and OT security verification.
Track emerging standards and codes in IREN’s regions and update IREN standards accordingly, including applicable ASHRAE guidelines and standards, NEC, NETA ATS, the Canadian Electrical Code, and CSA standards.
Develop and deliver discipline technical training modules with the Training Program Lead; participate in interview panels and mentor project commissioning leads and site commissioning crews.
Support procurement and mobilization of Commissioning Authorities in new regions so the IREN standard applies from day one.

Benefits

Eligible for IREN short-term and long-term incentive plans.
100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employees (medical, dental, and vision); 75% company-paid dependent coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.