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Hydrite Chemical • English • Manufacturing • Chemical Manufacturing • Travel required • Bachelor's Degree • 7 days ago
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≈ $75k – $141k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Waterloo)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 12, 2026. Hydrite Chemical scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Hydrite Chemical

Hydrite Chemical is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee, supplying industrial chemicals, food and dairy sanitation programs, food ingredients, water treatment products, liquid sulfites and foam control chemistries. Founded in Milwaukee in 1929 to serve the leather tanning trade, it has grown into one of the largest independent chemical providers in the United States, with a nationwide network of plants and a private fleet of trucks and tankers. It hires production and chemical loading operators, maintenance mechanics, QC technicians, supervisors, project, reliability and controls engineers, account managers and HR staff.
hydrite.com • HQ: Brookfield, United States • Manufacturing • Chemical Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1929
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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 first 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,andsupportplantcontrolsystems,includingDeltaV,PLCs,SCADA,HMIs,andassociatedinstrumentation.
  • Troubleshoot,maintain,andoptimizecontrolsystemstoimprovesafety,reliability,andoperationalperformance.
  • LeadandexecutecontrolsystemchangesinaccordancewithHydrite'sManagementofChange(MOC)processandapplicableregulatoryrequirements.
  • Developandmaintaincontrolsystemstandards,documentation,cybersecuritypractices,andlifecyclesupportprograms.
  • Supportcapitalprojectsfromdesignthroughstartup,includingsystemconfiguration,testing,commissioning,andoperationalhandoff.
  • Serveasatechnicalresourceforcontrols,instrumentation,andautomationsystemsacrossmultiplefacilities.
  • Configureandsupportdatahistoriansandautomationsystemstoimprovedatavisibility,reporting,anddecision-making.
  • Collaboratewithoperations,maintenance,engineering,andIT/OTteamstosupportreliableplantoperations.
  • Identifyandimplementautomationandprocessimprovementopportunitiesthatenhancesafety,efficiency,andproductivity.
  • Providetechnicaltraining,mentoring,andsupporttooperations,maintenance,andengineeringpersonnel.

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

Privacy Notice for California Residents:  https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

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