Outage Scheduler and Planner

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Childress, TX l Department: Operations l Reporting to: Planning & Reliability Manager | Work Location Type: #onsite
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, deliver 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.
The Outage Scheduler and Planner ensures that planned outages and maintenance windows affecting critical Data Center and HPC infrastructure are carefully scheduled, clearly communicated, and executed with minimal impact to uptime. This role owns the outage calendar, coordinates outage windows across electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems, and aligns planning, reliability, and change management activities around shared outage opportunities. Working closely with the Planning Supervisor, Planners, Reliability Engineers, and Change Coordinator, the role enables safe operations, minimizes risk, and supports the facility’s performance, capacity, and availability commitments.
This opportunity will have a rotational schedule with a 15% premium rate.  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. 
Job requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in outage scheduling, maintenance planning, or project scheduling, preferably in data center or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of planning and scheduling principles, including critical path and resource-leveling concepts.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, cooling) and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for building consensus around shared outage windows.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable working remotely/hybrid while maintaining strong working relationships with onsite teams.

Other important requirements

• A clear criminal record check is required.
• Must be able to travel to Childress, TX for occasional onsite visits to support both the Childress HPC and Childress Air Cooled facilities; schedule and frequency to be discussed.
• Must maintain a reliable home office setup with high-speed internet capable of supporting remote system access, video conferencing, and CMMS use.
• Must provide own steel-toed work boots for onsite visits; all other required PPE is supplied on site.

Job responsibilities
At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.  
Compensation 

• Actual compensation is $92,000-$138,000 will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and 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
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development 

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & 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!  IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. 
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