BMS/EPMS Controls Technician III

Job Description

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Service of existing building management systems (BMS) and electrical power management systems (EPMS)
• Startup of complete BMS and EPMS 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. 

Qualifications

• 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 

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.

 

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

 

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.

 

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.