BMS Controls Technician III

Mantis Innovation•Olympia, WA

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mantis Innovation is hiring a BMS Controls Technician III to build PLC/Ignition and/or Tridium Niagara capability in the Umatilla, Oregon area, supporting data center projects and ongoing service needs. The technician works independently in the field to handle commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting without relying on outside support. The role helps keep projects on schedule and meeting quality standards, while establishing a consistent local presence to reduce travel dependency and support long-term work in the region. Relocation to Umatilla is required; relocation costs are supported. The position involves field-based work across active construction sites and operational data center environments. Travel is required within the Pacific Northwest, and extended or non-standard hours may be needed based on project demands. Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing ladders, working in mechanical spaces, lifting tools and equipment up to approximately 50 pounds, and working in variable environmental conditions. The stated annual total cash compensation range is $130,000–$160,000, combining base salary (dependent on experience and technician level) with potential additional compensation through internal programs, including annual bonus, living expenses, and profit sharing. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA; 401(k) matching; paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; paid parental leave; paid short- and long-term disability; tuition reimbursement; and professional development opportunities. A flexible hybrid work schedule is offered for office-based employees.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with PLC (SCADA) Ignition systems and/or Tridium Niagara.
Experience with, or ability to work in, Ignition environments.
Proven ability to independently execute commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in live environments.
Ability and willingness to be located within driving distance of Umatilla, Oregon; relocation to Umatilla is required.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field-based work.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in data center or other mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Execute installation, commissioning, and startup of PLC (SCADA) Ignition and/or Tridium Niagara-based control systems in data center environments.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network control system issues in live environments.
Perform point-to-point checkouts, calibration, and full system validation independently.
Deliver assigned project scope in alignment with schedule and quality requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely commissioning and service documentation.
Coordinate directly with subcontractors and internal teams to keep work progressing on schedule.
Own service and troubleshooting work for systems under responsibility after commissioning.
Set technical execution standards in the field and ensure work meets quality expectations.
Mentor junior technicians and enforce consistent execution practices when applicable.
Independently execute PLC (SCADA) Ignition and/or Tridium Niagara work on Umatilla projects.
Achieve a 95% or higher first-time pass rate on commissioning and startup work.
Deliver assigned project scope on or ahead of schedule with no delays caused by technical execution.
Reduce reliance on fly-in support by 50% or more within the first six months of hire.
Maintain 90% or higher uptime compliance on systems under responsibility during startup and early operation.
Complete all required commissioning and service documentation accurately and on time.
Demonstrate ownership, reliability, and collaboration in a field-based team environment.

Benefits

Relocation cost assistance.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
401(k) matching.
Paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Paid short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Annual bonus potential, living expenses, and profit sharing through internal programs.