LanzaJet · 2 weeks ago
Senior Plant Process Control Engineer
LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology provider and fuels producer committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. The Senior Plant Process Control Engineer will be involved in the process design team and will take an active role in site preparation for the construction of a SAF facility, ultimately becoming the site process control expert to support the startup and operation of the facility.
Air TransportationBiofuelFuel
Responsibilities
Execute best-in-class safety, process safety, and environmental performance in the design, construction, startup, and continued operation of our facility. Through mentoring/direction of Senior Process Engineering staff, this individual will:
Develop into the process controls subject matter expert (SME) for the FPF team. Provide engineering expertise for optimization and troubleshooting issues for all processes including catalytic reactions, distillation, heat transfer, purification, etc
Lead DCS, PLC, and instrumentation troubleshooting and optimization efforts utilizing internal and external resources
Develop and implement incremental improvements and/or new technologies to improve the safety, quality, cost, and environmental impact of the process
Pursue innovation through process analysis and research of opportunities. Manage developing projects through the design, installation, and startup of these systems/modifications
Engage in all elements of Process Safety through Management of Change (MOC) processes, review/validate SOPs, P&IDs, and other process safety information (PSI) to ensure compliance with regulatory and LanzaJet FPF standards
Participate and develop leadership skills in Root Cause and Process Hazards Analyses and drive actions to completion
Drive safe and sustainable operations by implementing and monitoring analytical tools
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Chemical engineering or other applicable technical degrees
5+ years of industrial experience as a control engineer in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry
Experience in operation and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems. Demonstrated experience with DCS and/or PLC systems is valuable
Experience with control loop tuning, data historians, and interface with PLCs
Fundamental knowledge of process operations including reaction chemistry, distillation, heat transfer, and related process concepts
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills including proficiency with both written and verbal technical communication
Ability to work in a cross-functional, agile work environment
Able to support a 24x7 chemical processing plant through design, construction, commissioning, and startup
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
Company
LanzaJet
LanzaJet is a provider and producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology, dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$277.52MKey Investors
UK Department for TransportAirbusBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2025-12-22Acquired
2025-07-22Grant· $13.52M
2024-07-24Corporate Round
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