HSSE Manager

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Childress, TX | Department: Operations | Reporting to: VP, Operations | Work Location Type: #onsite

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

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.

• Degree or post-secondary diploma in either Environmental Safety, or professional accreditation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in occupational or process safety ideally across different operations including construction, utilities, electrical infrastructure, or industrial businesses.
• Experience with legislation, a working knowledge of industry best practices, and proven experience with implementing HSE systems and practices driving high performance.
• Effective communication and well-developed influencing skills; proven ability to relate well to other people in a wide range of contexts and levels; as well as working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Outstanding consultative, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to operate strategically.
• An understanding of construction processes and risk mitigation particularly as it relates to electrical infrastructure safety.
• Experience developing and working within the framework of defined HSE management systems.
• Data-driven insight – apply data analytics and judgment to draw insights that inform business decision-making.
• Demonstrated capacity to execute plans and hold self and others accountable for their performance and deliverables.
• Sense of urgency to drive outcomes, challenge accepted practices and deliver innovative solutions.
• Working knowledge and experience with computer software-related tools to provide compliance, assurance, and shared learning.

• A clear Criminal Record Check is required.
• Must provide own steel toed work boots, all other PPE supplied.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the operations site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.

• Develop, implement, and optimize the EHSS Management System to ensure that clearly defined processes are fit for purpose and maintained to manage business requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Embed a proactive culture of continuous improvement and effectively manage change in a quickly growing business across various jurisdictions and cultures.
• Provide system and process for regular review and assessment of health and safety, and environment risks.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental performance reviews and assessments to ensure that facility standards and operational areas are in compliance with governmental regulations and Iris Energy policy.
• Work proactively with operations, management, and stakeholders to support and facilitate the development of effective HSE programs across the operations.
• Oversee safety and environmental reporting, performance measurements, and results to company and public agencies when required.
• Facilitate investigation of all incidents relating to HSE, develop actionable insights, and share learning across the operations.
• Develop annual and long-range safety, health, and training goals, objectives, action plans.