Hydrite
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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
- Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk
Senior Engineer
The primary purpose of this position is to perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment at the Waterloo, IA facility Also, support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes.
As a Senior Engineer, primary responsibilities include:
- Leads and supports Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Promote safety in all aspects of operations to improve the safety record at this facility and throughout the company; includes work performed by contractors.
- Perform project-engineering activities that include the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems.
- Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and operating procedures.
- Promote the production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations, e.g., through participation in audits and investigations.
- Lead engineering efforts to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to ensure site compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry standards, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA and NEC standards).
- Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
- Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
- Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
- Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
- 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.
- Create operating procedures and training for new equipment and processes.
- Assist in leading and mentoring the activities of process/project engineers and engineering co-ops & interns.
- Assist in the proper maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
- Work with site management to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
- Assist, mentor, and direct the activities of junior engineers. Guide the development of engineering personnel and performance through the use of daily communication and performance evaluations.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Regional Engineer Manager
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
- Minimum ten years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred.
- Minimum of five years of capital project management experience (interfacing with contractors).
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.
- Must have strong 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 climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for ten hours per day.
- Must be able to travel as needed and work outside of normal business hours.
- Occasional 12 to 16 hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities.
- Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching
- Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
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.
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
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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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.
JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk
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.
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.
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
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
Ready to apply?
Apply to Hydrite
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
- Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
The primary purpose of this position is to support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes. Also, perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment at the Terre Haute facility.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Leads and supports Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Promote safety in all aspects of operations to improve the safety record at this facility and throughout the company; includes work performed by contractors.
- Perform project-engineering activities that include the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems.
- Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and operating procedures.
- Promote the production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations, e.g., through participation in audits and investigations.
- Lead engineering efforts to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to ensure site compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry standards, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA and NEC standards).
- Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
- Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
- Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
- Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
- 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.
- Create operating procedures and training for new equipment and processes.
- Assist in leading and mentoring the activities of process/project engineers and engineering co-ops & interns.
- Assist in the proper maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
- Work with site management to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
- Assist, mentor, and direct the activities of junior engineers. Guide the development of engineering personnel and performance through the use of daily communication and performance evaluations.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Regional Engineering Manager.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
- Minimum 10 years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of capital project management experience (interfacing with contractors).
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
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.
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
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
Ready to apply?
Apply to Hydrite
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
- Competitive pay
- Professional development workshops & training
- In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
- Hands-on project experience with real business impact
- Paid volunteer time
- Company-sponsored events and activities
- Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk
Engineering Co-Op Fall 2026
The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from August- December 2026.
As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:
- Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
- Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
- Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
- Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Engineering Manager
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
- Good presentation skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
- Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
WHY HYDRITE?
Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
Ready to apply?
Apply to Hydrite