Lead Critical Environment Cleaner

IREN•Childress, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Critical Environment Cleaner (Lead CEC) is the shift-level leader for a team of 3-8 Critical Environment Cleaners operating across one or more data hall buildings in a hyperscale HPC data center campus. The Lead CEC ensures all cleaning operations meet mission-critical contamination control standards, serves as first responder and incident commander for contamination events, and acts as the primary liaison between the CEC department and Data Center Operations / Facilities Management. Qualified Leads deliver in-house Train-the-Trainer sessions for CEC I and CEC II staff and are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all department documentation and equipment records. 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 3 years of experience in controlled-environment or data center cleaning
Minimum 1 year in an informal or formal leadership role directing 3+ personnel
All CEC II certifications current and on file
Confined Space Entry — Full Authorized Entrant certification required
ANSI/BICSI 002 Contamination Control Specialist (or equivalent)required
Train-the-Trainer Prep Module (8hrs, in-house) —requiredwithin30 days of promotion
Background and security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or technical certification in Facility Management or EHS preferred
OSHA 30 General Industry — preferred at hire, required within 6 months of promotion
HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Awareness (40-hour) —active credential
Experience writing or maintaining SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs in a mission-critical environment
Leadership or supervisory training (employer-provided, community college, or SHRM equivalent)
Experience with vendor coordination and contractor compliance management
Bilingual English/Spanish — high value in the West Texas market

Responsibilities

Serve as on-shift lead for a team of 3-8 CEC I and CEC II staff across assigned data hall zones
Assign cleaning tasks, zones, and equipment to team members at shift start
Conduct pre-shift safety briefings and post-shift quality control walkthroughs
Monitor team performance and provide real-time coaching and corrective guidance
Mentor CEC I and CEC II staff on technical skills, SOP compliance, and professional development
Complete shift handover documentation accurately before departing site
Serve as first responder and incident commander for contamination events on shift
Triage, contain, and document contamination events per site EOP without disrupting live equipment operations
Initiate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation and assign corrective actions
Lead quarterly contamination event response drills as scenario facilitator
Escalate events to Supervisor when scope exceeds shift-level authority
Maintain accuracy and currency of all cleaning logs, shift records, and materials usage documentation
Author and update SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs for cleaning operations as directed by Supervisor
Manage calibration records for all HEPA vacuums, anti-static systems, and cleaning equipment
Coordinate procurement of cleaning supplies, PPE, and replacement equipment with Supervisor
Deliver in-house TTT training sessions for CEC I and CEC II staff upon completion of 8-hour TTT Prep Module
Train new staff on ESD awareness, HEPA/ULPA operation, site safety induction, CPR/AED, and SOP documentation
Log all training completions in HRIS within 24 hours of session delivery
Assess trainee competency and recommend floor access approval to 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 scheduling of vendor services with Supervisor and Data Center Operations team

Benefits

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
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
Competitive wages with robust per diem and project allowance, when applicable
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 successful candidate circumstances)