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Controls Engineer at Hydrite

Waterloo, IAFull-timeEngineeringPosted 5 months ago
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About the Role

<p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>We are a company where&nbsp;<strong>people matter</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are&nbsp;<strong>family driven</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are&nbsp;<strong>financially strong</strong>.</p> <p>And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Up to 10% Retirement Contribution</li> <li>$600 per Year Wellness Incentive&nbsp;</li> <li>Front-loaded Paid Time Off</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision - <em>Eligible</em> f<em>irst day of the month following hire date.</em></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - </strong><span class="ui-provider dgl dgm c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t dgn dgo w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak"><a class="fui-Link ___1idfs5o f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk</a></span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CONTROLS ENGINEER</strong></span></p> <p>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.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Primary responsibilities include:</strong></em></span></p> <ul> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Design,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">program,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">commission,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">support</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">plant</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">control</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">systems,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">including</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">DeltaV,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">PLCs,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">SCADA,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">HMIs,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">associated</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">instrumentation.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Troubleshoot,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">maintain,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">optimize</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">control</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">systems</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">to</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">improve</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">safety,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">reliability,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">operational</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">performance.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Lead</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">execute</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">control</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">system</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">changes</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">in</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">accordance</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">with</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Hydrite's</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Management</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">of</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Change</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">(MOC)</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">process</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">applicable</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">regulatory</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">requirements.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Develop</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">maintain</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">control</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">system</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">standards,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">documentation,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">cybersecurity</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">practices,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">lifecycle</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">support</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">programs.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Support</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">capital</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">projects</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">from</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">design</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">through</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">startup,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">including</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">system</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">configuration,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">testing,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">commissioning,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">operational</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">handoff.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Serve</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">as</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">a</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">technical</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">resource</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">for</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">controls,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">instrumentation,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">automation</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">systems</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">across</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">multiple</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">facilities.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Configure</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">support</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">data</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">historians</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">automation</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">systems</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">to</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">improve</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">data</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">visibility,</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">reporting,</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">and</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">decision-making.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Collaborate</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">with</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">operations,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">maintenance,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">engineering,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">IT/OT</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">teams</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">to</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">support</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">reliable</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">plant</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">operations.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Identify</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">implement</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">automation</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">process</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">improvement</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">opportunities</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">that</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">enhance</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">safety,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">efficiency,</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">and</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">productivity.</span></li> <li><span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">Provide</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">technical</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">training,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">mentoring,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">support</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">to</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">operations,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">maintenance,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">engineering</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">personnel.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>REPORTING STRUCTURE</strong></p> <ul> <li>This position reports to the Engineering, Automation, and Controls Manager.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required</li> <li>3-5 years of experience with instrumentation and control systems</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of experience interfacing with contractors</li> <li>Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required</li> <li>Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write and speak English</li> </ul> <p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.</li> <li>Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40 feet on occasion.</li> <li>Ability to travel overnight, ride in a car and/or plane for up to 6 hrs and travel 25% of time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL BENEFITS</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?&nbsp; FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p> <ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-">linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hydrite">facebook.com/hydrite</a></li> <li>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI</a></li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Hydrite on our website: <a href="http://www.hydrite.com/careers" target="_blank">www.hydrite.com/careers</a></p> <p>Privacy Notice for California Residents:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm">https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm</a></p>