Diesel Generator Technician II

IREN • Childress, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-3 years generator, diesel engine, industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to read technical manuals and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair diesel generator mechanical, fuel and control system faults without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, scheduled overtime and on-call assignments.
• NFPA 70E qualified-person status, or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Basic computer literacy, including use of maintenance management software, spreadsheets and email.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in diesel technology, industrial maintenance or electrical systems.
• Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Kohler or Generac equipment.
• CMMS experience.
• Prior experience in a data center, hyperscale, utility, hospital or other mission-critical standby power environment.
• Experience with paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches and medium-voltage distribution equipment.
• Manufacturer factory training or certification on Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Kohler or Generac generator sets.
• Experience supporting commissioning or integrated systems testing on new generator installations.
• Formal root cause analysis training such as 5-Why, fishbone or Kepner-Tregoe methodology.
• OSHA 30, forklift, aerial lift or overhead crane certification.
• Associate degree or completed apprenticeship in diesel technology, industrial maintenance, electrical technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive, corrective and advanced diagnostic maintenance and repair on diesel generators and supporting equipment, including precision tasks such as torque procedures, shaft and coupling alignment, and vibration and thermographic inspection.
• Troubleshoot, test and repair automatic transfer switches and paralleling switchgear, and program, calibrate and adjust engine and generator controllers such as Caterpillar EMCP, Woodward easYgen, Deep Sea Electronics, ASCO and Russelectric, including verification of sequence of operations and transfer timing.
• Lead load bank and operational readiness testing, including test plan development, instrumentation setup, data capture and results reporting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Tier 4 emissions aftertreatment systems, including selective catalytic reduction, diesel exhaust fluid systems and particulate filters, and own the site fuel quality program covering polishing schedules, tank cleaning intervals, sampling protocols and corrective action on out-of-specification results.
• Maintain environmental and regulatory compliance records, including EPA NSPS Subpart IIII and RICE NESHAP run-hour, testing and maintenance documentation, and document all work in CMMS (Fiix or equivalent).
• Serve as a qualified person for lockout/tagout and energized work permitting within company policy and NFPA 70E, and act as escalation point during after-hours emergency events, directing on-site response until supervision arrives.
• Author and revise maintenance, standard and emergency operating procedures and preventive maintenance task lists, and support commissioning and integrated systems testing for new and modified generator, fuel and switchgear installations, including witness testing and punch list closure.
• Drive reliability and parts readiness by leading root cause analysis, trending failure history, mean time between failures, preventive maintenance compliance and corrective backlog, managing critical spares parts strategy, coordinating OEM and third-party vendors and warranty claims, and mentoring and training Level I technicians.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Annual performance incentives
• Equity programs
• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees
• 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
• Company events and team-building activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED