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Mantis Innovation
Data Center Building Controls Technician III
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What they do
A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$62,630 / year median in Oregon
+6% projected growth
Job Description
About Mantis We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems. Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more. Whether you're in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you'll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance. Summary As a Traveling Building Controls Technician III , you are responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) within mission-critical data center environments. This role owns projects and service activities from startup through commissioning and ongoing support, working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to deliver reliable system performance. Approximately 90% travel throughout the year Why This Role Starting salary: $115,000+ Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% based on individual and company performance Additional 10-15% earning opportunity through Mantis' BMS Bonus Program Ongoing technical and leadership development opportunities Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates Responsibilities Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS and controls systems Service existing building control systems Perform startup and commissioning of complete building automation systems Install building control components including controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, and related hardware Build and assemble low-voltage control panels Perform point-to-point verification and checkout activities Perform software and hardware calibration required for proper system operation Execute low-voltage cable installation and termination activities as needed Support project commissioning activities, including participation in daily meetings and documentation of results Work closely with installation subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards Partner with project teams and customers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions Own assigned work from initiation through completion while proactively communicating progress, risks, and issues Outcomes Projects commissioned and delivered in accordance with contract requirements, code requirements, and customer expectations Building control systems installed, calibrated, and operating as designed Commissioning activities completed with accurate documentation and issue resolution Strong customer satisfaction through responsive troubleshooting and service support Safe execution of work in active construction and mission-critical environments Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and effective communication throughout project delivery Qualifications Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) in mission-critical or data center environments; Tridium Niagara experience strongly preferred Experience commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting networked control systems, including wire sheet programming and control logic Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems commonly found in data center environment Ability to read and interpret: Network topologies Electrical one-line diagrams Device wiring drawings Control drawings Strong understanding of open protocols such as: BACnet IP BACnet MSTP Modbus TCP Modbus RTU Knowledge of low-voltage wiring and terminations including: