Building Automation Controls Technician II

Mantis Innovation•Berlin, MD

2d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facilityâinside and outâand can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation. This role requires either permanent relocation to one of the following locations listed below (relocation assistance provided) or the ability to travel frequently from your location (50%+ travel annually): Umatilla, OR (URGENT NEED) Seattle, WA Chicago, IL Raleigh, NC Pittsburgh, PA Reno, NV Ashburn, VA (URGENT NEED) Build something that mattersâwith people who trust you to own outcomes and deliver exceptional results for customers. Join us at Mantis Innovation where authentic people show up as themselves, take real ownership, and are trusted to do whatâs rightâfor the business and the customer. Our culture is rooted in Tenacity, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity, and Humility, and it shows up in how we work, collaborate, and deliver results that matter. WHY THIS ROLE Starting salary: $100,000+++ Annual bonus: Up to 10%, based on individual and company performance What sets us apart? A BMS Bonus Program that rewards ownership, business results, and customer impact Growth-focused: Ongoing training to develop both technical expertise and leadership capability WHO YOU ARE Curious, driven, and focused on delivering strong outcomes You ask smart questions, dig into challenges, and continuously improve how work gets done You want your ideas to matterâand to be trusted to deliver the best results for the customer WHAT YOUâLL DO Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS/controls systems Partner with project teams to deliver highâquality, reliable solutions Own system performance and ensure customers consistently receive exceptional results Depending on your location, travel approximately 40-50% throughout the year to support projects and customers around the US

Requirements

Ability to own a task from beginning to end. Effectively communicating progress and/or issues about assigned task.
Can work both independently and as a part of a team.
Must be able to multi-task, it is very probable you will be assigned multiple tasks over multiple customers at any given time.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
Can read schematics (network topologies, electrical one-lines, device wiring drawings, control drawings, etc...)
Strong understanding of open protocols (For Example... BACnet IP/BACnet MSTP/Modbus TCP/Modbus RTU)
Knowledge of terminating wire to terminal blocks to include RS-232, RS-485 and CAT 5/6
Troubleshooting skills, the ability to understand a problem and work toward reasonable solutions
Maintain proper understandings of code requirements for indoor and outdoor electrical infrastructure, and knowledge of handling higher voltage (120, 240, 480V) for controls purposes
Has had experience with BMS software, Tridium is preferred and understands wire sheet programming and logic.
Basic networking, ability to manipulate pc settings to access, set up and commission devices on a network.
Ability to visit job construction hard hat areas and climb stairs, climb ladders, maneuver in and around pipework and air ducts and work safely near exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.
Possess valid state motor vehicle license and possess safe driving record as required by companyâs insurance carrier.
Able to pass State and Federal security screening.
Out-of-state travel will be required depending on your location (estimated to be between 50%+ throughout the year if you are not located in one of the cities listed above)
Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical equipment in a typical Data Center application
Chicago requirement: At least 5+ strong years of hands-on experience with BMS software, Tridium Niagara/Distech is required
PNW (Seattle and Umatilla) requirement: PLC/SCADA Ignition experience
All other locations: Experience with BMS software; Tridium/Distech is preferred. Must understand wire sheet programming and logic.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAD, construction drawings

Responsibilities

Service of existing building control systems.
Startup of complete building control systems.
Install building control components (controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, etc.)
Low voltage control panel building.
Work closely with our installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time as per code, standards and contract requirements.
Perform a point-to-point checkout per standard procedures.
Perform software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation.
Perform low voltage cable installation/termination for small projects if needed.
Take on project commissioning activities to include daily meetings and documenting results.