LanzaJet, Inc.
Senior Plant Process Control Engineer
Soperton, GA - Full Time
Senior Plant Process Control Engineer
Location: Soperton, GA
Company Overview
Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!
LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology producer and provider committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. LanzaJet's patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is expected to deliver 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030.
Founded in 2020, LanzaJet is backed by investors British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui, Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth, here in the United States and globally.
LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over15 years and has been approved and used in global commercial flights by airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA.
Ranked #8 for Innovation Culture across U.S. companies by Fortune Magazine, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.
In January 2024, LanzaJet opened the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF plant. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10M gallons of SAF and RD.
LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF and paving the way for a net-zero future in key regions like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.
We’re a group of innovators committed to making a sustainable future a reality today. At LanzaJet, we believe Someday is Now – that’s why we’re leading the charge in sustainable fuels.
We’re taking off! Join us and be a part of our fast-growing team!
About the Role
Senior Plant Process Control Engineer
LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) is assembling our core team in Soperton Georgia in preparation for the construction and startup of our Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)facility. We are seeking a qualified individual as a Process Controls Engineer to join our team. This role will be immediately engaged in the process design team and take an active role in site preparation (OSBL) for the construction of this process. Long term, this role will become the site process control expert and utilize their engineering skills to support the startup and continued operation of our facility. The ideal candidate will have experience at both DCS and PLC control systems, and the ability to troubleshoot issues with those systems.
Key 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.
- 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
- Familiarity 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.
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
