Hydrite
Controls Engineer
Waterloo, IA · Junior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 hours ago
CybersecurityExcelProcess ImprovementPLCControlsCommunicationMentoringSCADA
About the role
- REPORTING STRUCTURE - This position reports to the Engineering, Automation, and Controls Manager.
- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co- - Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hydrite"
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Nice to have
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with instrumentation and control systems
- Minimum of 3 years 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
Compensation
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
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.
Company info
- 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.
- linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
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