US – Scheduler/Planner

Join our team at IREN, a cutting-edge Bitcoin mining company that specializes in designing, owning, and managing state-of-the-art DataCenter infrastructure. We prioritize entering regions with plentiful and untapped renewable energy sources to fuel our operations, all while supporting local communities and advancing the decarbonization of energy markets. By joining us, you'll be contributing to the growth of the global Bitcoin network while also supporting the development of sustainable energy solutions.

IREN is currently looking for a US – Scheduler/Planner to join our Childress, TX team. The right candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, reliable, and hardworking. IREN operates in an atmosphere where we work hard and celebrate one another’s wins. Protecting our team dynamic and corporate culture is of utmost importance to us, so our chosen candidate brings with them an exceptional attitude.

The mission of the Scheduler/Planner will be the primary liaison between the client, contractors, and engineering. They are responsible for executing all work on schedule and within budget is to establish and facilitate best practices achieving economies of scale in the procurement of materials necessary for effective and efficient operations for IREN. The Procurement Manager will successfully perform the duties and responsibilities and facilitate best practices achieving economies of scale in the procurement of materials necessary for effective and efficient operations

Responsibilities:

The Construction Planner will drive safety, cost, schedule control, quality assurance, providing information to finance, input to contracts administration, material management, construction completion and turnover.

• Work with the client Project Manager to develop overall project sourcing plans and execution strategies.
• Assist with Project Kick-Offs & Collaborative Design Sessions as required.
• Participate in project design review meetings with the client, design engineers and construction partners to provide constructability during all phases of the project.
• Provide front end construction estimates to the client Project Managers for project budget funding
• Work with the project team to develop a master schedule
• Develop construction execution cost estimates from final project engineering packages: may include working with trade partners to establish scope and associated costs* The cost of performing work item tasks should represent, as close as possible, the scope of work to be performed as identified in Engineering Information and other supporting documents. Create scope of work packages for both self-perform Stork craft and for contractors organize and run: * Pre-bid meetings* Bid-award meetings* Project Execution Meetings Technically evaluate quotes and bids from trade partners and suppliers with Procurement, Project Controls, PM/Tech and Auditing personnel.
• Develop the QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) plan and verify on- going monitoring.
• Provide construction interface with plant personnel/stakeholders to develop downtimes and construction work areas for project execution
• Monitor the safety, scope, quality, and timing of construction field execution.
• Provide any applicable updates required for regular project reports.
• Lead and support project teams in the identification of changes in scope or unexpected field conditions and ensuring proper change management is supported and followed.
• Document all scope changes on a change order prior to the work being performed
• Once work is completed, initiate closeout requests of all applicable scope / contracts.
• Develop construction turn over (CTO) packages.
• Prepare and track punch list and/or exception list to ensure the readiness of system for release or turnover to the client for start-up.
• Participate in Project Closing Debriefs with Client & Trade Partners if requested/required.
• Ensure that acceptance criteria are completed prior to turning project deliverables over to the client
• Support the sites Innovation Culture in collaboration with all other functional site leads (IC&M/Procurement/Project Controls/Safety/Operations)
• Support driving our Innovation Culture in the field through observation / feedback programs with craft
• Promote the importance of safety.
• Monitor the work in the field. Make frequent daily walks in the field to review, monitor, and evaluate progress, performance, quality and compliance to the site safety rules, specific requirements, and procedures.
• Maintain a good set of project files and keep all documentation stored with-in the sites established document control process.
• Adhere to site security policies.
• Adhere to site standards and policies

Requirements:

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and two (2) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to six (6) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements
• Expert knowledge of Excel
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other important Requirements:

• 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

Company Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision care

We offer a competitive wage and benefits, package, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to undertake further training and expand on your skill set in future. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career in maintenance, we want to hear from you.