Controls Technician II

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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 facility—inside and out—and 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.

As a Controls Tech II on our team, you will be responsible for installing and servicing Building Automation Systems, including project start-up, commissioning, routine and emergency service, and preventive maintenance.

This role is tied to data center projects in Dickens County, Texas (near Lubbock, TX) and requires relocation to the area if you are not within driving distance. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

We’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a move and join the cutting‑edge of data center BMS development. Our team at Mantis Innovation is known for solving the toughest BMS problems in the industry, while providing best‑in‑class service and partnership to our clients.

• 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 installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time 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.

• 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.).
• Familiarity with CAD, construction drawings.
• 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 company’s insurance carrier.
• Able to pass State and Federal security screening.
• Out‑of‑state travel will be required (estimated to be up to 75%).
• Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical equipment in a typical Data Center application.

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

Note:

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.