Plant Process Control Engineer

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Plant Process Control Engineer

Company Overview

Looking to have a meaningful impact on the world through cutting-edge cleantech on a global scale? Join LanzaJet, Inc., one of the world’s leading clean energy technology companies focused on decarbonizing the transportation sector. LanzaJet produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable diesel fuel through its patented technology and process.   LanzaJet’s unique and innovative approach to produce certified, drop-in jet and diesel fuels using sustainably certified ethanol as the feedstock for an ASTM allowed pathway.

LanzaJet’s history started 15 years ago in New Zealand when LanzaTech was founded to develop carbon recycling technology. Over that period and by working with the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Lab, an innovative approach was developed, approved, and scaled to produce low-carbon jet and diesel fuels from ethanol feedstock. This creates localized feedstock solutions across the globe by leveraging waste sources as the commodity for ethanol production. 

The launch of LanzaJet, with financial contributions from our investors Suncor Energy, Mitsui, LanzaTech, and support from ANA, has set the stage for the accelerated commercialization of LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology. LanzaJet’s first commercial-scale refinery in Georgia, partially supported by US Department of Energy funding through LanzaTech, is in the final design, with production planned to start in 2023. Three additional commercial-scale low-carbon fuel refineries are planned by 2025, creating a cumulative production of 100 million gallons of low-carbon jet and diesel fuels – a nearly 10x increase to the amount of sustainable aviation fuel available in the market today. LanzaJet is partnering with companies worldwide to strategically advance the deployment of its technology in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. 

Join a fast-growing, innovative company with a global and long-lasting impact by sustainably fueling the future!

Job Description

LanzaJet is assembling our core team in Deerfield, IL in preparation for the construction and startup of our Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) facility.  We are seeking a qualified individual for 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 both DCS and PLC control systems, and the ability to trouble shoot issues with those systems.

As the Freedom Pines Fuels Process Control Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• • Integrate into the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels team to execute best-in-class safety, process safety, and environmental performance in 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.
    • Continuous drive for safe and sustainable operation through implementation of monitoring and analytical tools.
    • 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.
    • Actively engaged 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.

Skills/Experience

• Required:
  • B.S. degree in Chemical engineering or other applicable technical degree
  • 0 - 5 years industrial experience as control engineer in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry
  • Experience in operation and troubleshooting instrumentation and controls 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.

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