AC - Critical Environment Cleaner Lead

IREN•Childress, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider that builds, owns, and operates data centers and GPU clusters. The Critical Environment Cleaner Lead is the shift-level leader for a team of 3–8 Critical Environment Cleaners working across one or more data hall buildings in a hyperscale HPC data center campus. The Lead ensures cleaning operations meet mission-critical contamination-control standards, responds to contamination events, and serves as the primary liaison between the CEC department and Data Center Operations or Facilities Management. Qualified Leads deliver in-house Train-the-Trainer sessions for CEC I and CEC II staff and maintain accurate, complete department documentation and equipment records. The role is based onsite in Childress, Texas, and reports to the Critical Environment Cleaner Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in controlled-environment or data center cleaning.
At least 1 year in an informal or formal leadership role directing 3 or more personnel.
All CEC II certifications must be current and on file.
Confined Space Entry — Full Authorized Entrant certification.
ANSI/BICSI 002 Contamination Control Specialist certification or equivalent.
Complete the in-house 8-hour Train-the-Trainer Prep Module within 30 days of promotion.
Background and security clearance required.
OSHA 30 General Industry certification is required within 6 months of promotion if not held at hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Facility Management or EHS.
OSHA 30 General Industry certification at hire.
Active HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Awareness (40-hour) credential.
Experience writing or maintaining SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs in a mission-critical environment.
Leadership or supervisory training from an employer, community college, or equivalent SHRM program.
Experience coordinating vendors and managing contractor compliance.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead a shift team of 3–8 CEC I and CEC II staff across assigned data hall zones.
Assign cleaning tasks, zones, and equipment at the start of each shift.
Conduct pre-shift safety briefings and post-shift quality-control walkthroughs.
Monitor team performance and provide real-time coaching and corrective guidance.
Mentor staff on technical skills, SOP compliance, and professional development.
Complete shift handover documentation before leaving the site.
Serve as first responder and incident commander for on-shift contamination events.
Triage, contain, and document contamination events according to site EOPs without disrupting live equipment operations.
Initiate Root Cause Analysis documentation and assign corrective actions.
Facilitate quarterly contamination event response drills.
Escalate events to the Supervisor when they exceed shift-level authority.
Maintain accurate and current cleaning logs, shift records, and materials-usage documentation.
Author and update cleaning-operation SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs as directed by the Supervisor.
Manage calibration records for HEPA vacuums, anti-static systems, and cleaning equipment.
Coordinate procurement of cleaning supplies, PPE, and replacement equipment with the Supervisor.
Deliver in-house Train-the-Trainer sessions after completing the required preparation module.
Train new staff on ESD awareness, HEPA/ULPA operation, site safety induction, CPR/AED, and SOP documentation.
Record training completions in HRIS within 24 hours of delivery.
Assess trainee competency and recommend floor-access approval to the Supervisor.
Interface with specialized cleaning vendors, equipment suppliers, and site contractors as required.
Verify contractor compliance with site safety and contamination-control requirements before floor access.
Coordinate vendor service scheduling with the Supervisor and Data Center Operations team.

Benefits

100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; 75% company-paid dependent coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
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 and paid holidays.
Professional development supporting certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.
15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable.
Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week.
Relocation and living-out allowance, as applicable and based on candidate circumstances.