BMS Controls Technician III

Mantis Innovation•Portland, OR

1d•$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 role requires relocation to Umatilla, with relocation costs supported. The technician works independently in the field to perform commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and service work without relying on outside support. The position helps keep projects on schedule and meeting quality standards while establishing a consistent local presence and reducing reliance on traveling support. Success in the role includes independently executing controls work, achieving a 95% or higher first-time pass rate on commissioning and startup, delivering assigned scope on or ahead of schedule, and reducing fly-in support by 50% or more within the first six months. The technician is also responsible for system uptime compliance during startup and early operation, accurate and timely documentation, and strong ownership, reliability, and collaboration in a field-based team environment. The position is field-based 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. The stated total cash compensation range is $130,000–$160,000, consisting of base salary dependent on experience and technician level plus potential bonuses through internal programs, including annual bonus, living expenses, and profit sharing.

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; the role requires relocation to Umatilla.
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 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.