Senior Process Engineer

5 days ago


Houston, United States LanzaJet, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description



Senior Process Engineer 

Location: Houston, TX
 

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 provider and fuels producer committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. Our patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is poised to deliver a significant impact on global aviation’s ability to decarbonize and meet its net-zero goals by 2050. At LanzaJet, we have a goal of producing 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030. And, we’re well on our way – with a dozen projects announced globally, working across 25 countries and five continents. We’re growing the future of sustainable aviation. 

Backed by a consortium of investors including British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui, Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines, as well as strategic investments from MUFG, Airbus, and Groupe ADP, LanzaJet is accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Our collaboration with renowned supporters such as All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund solidifies our position as a global pioneer in sustainable fuels.  

With over 15 years of research and development, LanzaJet's proprietary technology has been rigorously tested and our SAF has been used on flights by industry giants like Virgin Atlantic and ANA.   

Named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies in 2024, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.  

In a ground-breaking achievement, LanzaJet has opened the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF plant in 2024. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year.   

As we expand our global footprint, LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF in key markets such as Japan, Australia, India, and Europe. Our team of passionate innovators is dedicated to turning the vision of a sustainable future into a reality today. Because as we say at LanzaJet,   

Someday is Now.   

We are leading the charge towards a cleaner, more sustainable aviation industry.  

Join us  

About the Role 

Senior Process Engineer 

LanzaJet is looking for a motivated, high-energy, well-organized, collaborative Senior Process Engineer in Houston, TX for our 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. 

Responsibilities  

  • Collaborate with Senior Process Engineers, EPC, and partners to deliver process mass and energy balances, utility consumption, sustainability analyses, instrument specifications, etc.  

  • Initiate projects with a focus on guaranteeing that safety, government, and regulatory standards and requirements are met for key clients  

  • Develop targeted, technical solutions that include chemical processing, life cycle, and sustainability studies, utilities, automation (control systems integration), civil and construction management disciplines in collaboration with Senior Process Engineers  

  • Support global customer facing process design and development project activities while meeting safety, government and regulatory standards and requirements  

  • Gain familiarity with engineering tools to support the development of engineering design packages. Tool use will focus on process design and equipment sizing (vessels, pumps, exchangers, reactors, utilities, PSVs, instruments etc.) for use in basic design  

  • Ensure quality through the implementation of rigorous project management and design reviews  

  • Review submittals, answer RFIs, and complete field visits to verify process and onsite work is proceeding according to design  

  • Provide operational technical support during test runs, commissioning, startups, and shutdowns  

Requirements 

  • 10-15+ of professional experience for 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 and design experience at R&D and/or EPC organizations is highly desired. 

  • Operations experience in a plant environment is desirable. 

  • 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.) 

  • 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 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 project installation and start-up activities, customer meetings, training and industry-related seminars. 

  • BS in Chemical Engineering 

  • Master’s in Chemical Engineering a plus 

  • Six Sigma or Lean methodology training a plus 

  • Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineering license a plus  

  • Up to 15% travel may be required. 

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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