Hydrite chemical co

Process Controls Engineer

Cottage Grove, WI Full Time

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 
  • Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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Process Controls Engineer

Responsible for hands-on ownership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant process control systems supporting batch and continuous chemical manufacturing operations

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Troubleshoot live process, instrumentation, and control system issues on the plant floor.
  • Own and maintain batch and continuous control strategies including recipes, phases, and equipment modules.
  • Provide technical leadership for control systems including DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and APACS.
  • Support startups, shutdowns, batch transitions, and abnormal operations.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors for support, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Maintain alarm management, HMI effectiveness, and operator usability.
  • Support capital projects including design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup.
  • Ensure compliance with site safety, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Develop and maintain control system standards and documentation.
  • Train operators, technicians, and engineers on control system use and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain backups, recovery procedures, and lifecycle planning. Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
  • Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
  • Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Director of Engineering and Compliance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial automation within chemical or process manufacturing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
  • Working knowledge of ISA-88 batch concepts and alarm management.
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing environment with required PPE.
  • Ability to climb ladders and access equipment in process areas.
  • Regular on-site presence and ability to respond to off-hours operational issues.
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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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