Building Controls Technician II/III

Mantis Innovation•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mantis Innovation is hiring a Building Controls Technician II/III to build PLC/Ignition capability in the Umatilla, Oregon area and support data center projects and ongoing service needs. The technician works independently in the field, performing 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 that reduces travel dependency and supports long-term regional work. Within the first 90 days, the technician is expected to independently execute PLC/Ignition work on Umatilla projects. Other stated outcomes include achieving a 95% or higher first-time pass rate on commissioning and startup, delivering assigned scope on or ahead of schedule without technical-execution delays, reducing reliance on fly-in support by 50% or more within six months, maintaining 90% or higher uptime compliance on systems under their responsibility during startup and early operation, and completing required documentation accurately and on time. The role also calls for ownership, reliability, and collaboration in a field-based team environment. The work 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 depending on project demands. Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing ladders, working in mechanical spaces, and lifting tools and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. The stated annual total cash pay range is $130,000–$160,000. Total cash combines base salary, which depends on experience and technician level, with potential additional compensation through internal programs, including annual bonus, living expenses, and profit sharing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. A flexible hybrid schedule is offered to office-based employees.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with PLC systems.
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.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field-based work.

Nice To Haves

At least 8–10 years of experience working in data center or other mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Execute installation, commissioning, and startup of PLC/Ignition-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.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) matching
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid short-term disability
Paid long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible hybrid work schedule for office-based employees
Professional development opportunities
Potential annual bonus, living expenses, and profit sharing through internal programs