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Hydritechemicalco

Controls Engineer

Waterloo, IA

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
11 Sept 2026

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WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter .

We are family driven .

We are financially strong .

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$600 per Year Wellness Incentive

Front-loaded Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date.

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CONTROLS ENGINEER

The Controls Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for evaluating, designing, programming, commissioning, and sustaining Hydrite’s control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI) and related instrumentation. This role executes standards, implements changes through the MOC process, maintains Maximo PM/calibration plans, and ensures reliable data collection and historian integrations to support safe and efficient operations across assigned facilities.

Primary responsibilities include:

Design, program, commission, and support plant control systems, including DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated instrumentation.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize control systems to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Lead and execute control system changes in accordance with Hydrite's Management of Change (MOC) process and applicable regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain control system standards, documentation, cybersecurity practices, and lifecycle support programs.

Support capital projects from design through startup, including system configuration, testing, commissioning, and operational handoff.

Serve as a technical resource for controls, instrumentation, and automation systems across multiple facilities.

Configure and support data historians and automation systems to improve data visibility, reporting, and decision-making.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT/OT teams to support reliable plant operations.

Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Provide technical training, mentoring, and support to operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Engineering, Automation, and Controls Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required

3-5 years of experience with instrumentation and control systems

Minimum of 1 year of experience interfacing with contractors

Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required

Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write and speak English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40 feet on occasion.

Ability to travel overnight, ride in a car and/or plane for up to 6 hrs and travel 25% of time.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

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