Process Engineer lll/Sr Process Engineer - LanzaJet, Inc.

Deerfield, IL

About the Job

Process Engineer III/Senior Process Engineer
The level of position awarded will be determined based on the candidate’s experience level.
Location: Deerfield, IL

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 over 15 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
Process Engineer III/Senior Process Engineer
LanzaJet is looking for a motivated, high-energy, well-organized, collaborative Sr. Process Engineer for its innovative Ethanol to Sustainable Aviation Jet (SAF) and Diesel process global commercialization efforts. This person will need to possess the skills to understand and produce process design packages, execute complex projects, and have a desire to deliver outstanding work products to clients. Will be responsible for process engineering design and development of information and deliverables for all project phases (conceptual inception, techno-economic evaluations, feasibility studies, basic engineering design, and operation). This will include collaborating with EPC and partners to deliver and evaluate process mass & energy balances, utility consumption, input for life cycle and sustainability analyses, equipment specifications, piping plans, P&IDs, PFDs, and instrument specifications. The ultimate goal is to create and deliver feasibility/ techno-economic studies, as well as licensing, process engineering design packages, and support commissioning and startup activities for customers and partners. The position is for the corporate office located outside Chicago in Deerfield, Illinois
Key Responsibilities:

Represent LanzaJet’s process capabilities, proposing technical solutions to meet the customers’ needs for sustainable aviation and diesel fuels.
Lead global customer facing process design and development project activities while meeting safety, government and regulatory standards and requirements. Managing project cost and schedules as well as being main point of contact during project execution.
Tool development and utilization for process design and equipment sizing (vessels, pumps, exchangers, reactors, utilities, PSVs, instruments etc.) for use in basic design. Interfacing and integrating highly complex technical solutions across internal and external to company practices that include chemical processing, life cycle, and sustainability studies, utilities, automation (control systems integration), civil and construction management disciplines.
Ensure quality through the implementation of rigorous project management and design reviews.
Review and approve submittals, answer RFIs, and complete field visits to verify process and onsite work is proceeding according to design.
Provide operational leadership support during test runs, commissioning, startups and shutdowns.
Mentor new hires to support development as process engineers.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

7-15 of professional experience for Process Eng. III or Senior Process Engineer based on experience, skillset and expertise. Targeted experience in process engineering design and operational experience in refining, petrochemical, or chemical industry environments
Demonstrated experience in successfully applying the fundamentals of Chemical Engineering to industrial-scale projects
Chemical processing experience at both R&D or EPC and operations is highly desired
Experience developing process engineering designs for refining, petrochemical, or chemical industrial manufacturing processes. (Process flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, mass & heat balances, basic piping system design, pump sizing, material handling methods, equipment, functional & installation specifications, as well as process instrumentation & control principles.)
Good understanding of construction methods and knowledge of process electrical/control and instrumentation design integration is preferred

Solid analytical skills, a basic understanding of project management fundamentals as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, & AutoCAD)

Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
Must possess leadership qualities with strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships and influence others, at all levels.

Willing and able to travel globally as required for project requirements to include but not limited to project installation and start-up activities, customer meetings, training and industry related seminars
Up to 15% travel may be required

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering
Master’s in Chemical Engineering a plus
Six Sigma or Lean methodology training a plus

License

Professional Engineering license a plus

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.

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