Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Sweetwater, TX | Department: Construction | Reporting to: Associate Director, Construction | Work Location Type: #onsite

The Construction High Voltage (HV) QA/QC Inspector plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable power to some of the most advanced, mission-critical data center infrastructure in the industry. Serving as a key quality authority, you verify that high-voltage substations and distribution systems are constructed, tested, and documented to the highest standards prior to energization. Working at the intersection of construction, engineering, and commissioning, you partner closely with field teams and contractors to ensure workmanship quality, resolve issues in real time, and support the successful turnover of complex HV systems that directly enable 24/7 operations.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting high-voltage electrical construction, commissioning, testing, or substation installation (13.8kV-345kV preferred).
• Demonstrated experience inspecting or verifying HV workmanship quality, reviewing testing documentation, and supporting system turnover and energization readiness.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or Journeyman Lineman license preferred.
• NETA certification or equivalent HV testing background preferred.
• NICET (Electrical Power Testing or Electrical Construction) preferred.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or approved HV safety training preferred.
• Strong understanding of HV construction standards, quality practices, and commissioning/turnover workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret IFC drawings, one-lines, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, cable schedules, and test reports.
• Familiarity with acceptance testing standards and commissioning processes for HV equipment.
• Skilled at identifying deficiencies, writing clear punch items, and tracking closure to completion.
• Strong documentation discipline with the ability to build organized, audit-ready turnover packages.
• Confident communication skills to coordinate effectively with contractors, construction leadership, engineering, and operations.
• High attention to detail with a safety-first mindsetin energized and high-risk environments.

Other Important Requirements:

• Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
• Work performed in outdoor substations and energized electrical environments.
• Must provide own steel-toed work boots; all other required PPE will be supplied.
• Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders and stairs, and perform field inspections and oversight.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or relocate prior to start.
• Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to respond during off-hours for emergency events.
• Employees working night shifts receive a 15% shift premium for hours worked during night shifts.

Job responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC inspections for HV construction activities, including foundations, grounding, conduit, cable installation, terminations, switchgear, breakers, CTs/PTs, transformers, control panels, and protection systems.
• Verify installations comply with approved IFC drawings, specifications, vendor requirements, NEC/NESC, and project quality plans.
• Witness and document electrical testing activities, including insulation resistance, VLF/Hi-Pot (where applicable), breaker timing, relay testing, SF6 checks, transformer oil sampling, and commissioning functional tests.
• Review contractor inspection and test plans (ITPs), test procedures, and method statements; ensure required hold and witness points are observed.
• Generate punch lists, track closure progress, and validate corrective actions prior to energization and turnover.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, including inspection reports, test records, redlines/as-builts, NCRs, turnover packages, and commissioning checklists.
• Identify non-conforming work, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors and construction leadership.
• Support energization readiness by verifying equipment labeling, torquing, grounding, clearances, control power functionality, and alignment of protective relay settings (as directed).
• Coordinate with utilities, OEMs, and third-party testing firms to support acceptance testing and commissioning milestones.
• Provide field-level guidance to improve workmanship quality, reduce rework, and promote a "right-the-first-time" culture.
• Ensure all activities comply with site safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical safe work practices.

Job benefits

At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.

Compensation

• The expected hourly range for this role is $59.00 USD
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications
• Per Diem amount of $180.00 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)

Health & Wellness

• 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

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you're passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!