Senior Process Engineer

About the Role

LanzaJet is looking for a motivated, high-energy, well-organized, collaborative senior-level Process Engineer for its innovative Ethanol to Sustainable Aviation Jet (SAF) and Diesel process global commercialization efforts. This person will need to possess the technical and leadership skills to understand and produce process design packages, execute complex projects, and deliver outstanding work products to clients. Responsibilities include process engineering and equipment design and development for all project phases (conceptual inception, techno-economic evaluations, feasibility studies, basic engineering design, and operation).

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for complex capital projects from feasibility through startup
• Own process design basis, simulations, equipment specifications, and process guarantees
• Collaborate with 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
• Lead global customer-facing process design and development project activities while meeting safety, government and regulatory standards and requirements
• Apply engineering tools to support the development of engineering design packages, focusing on process design and equipment sizing (vessels, pumps, exchangers, reactors, utilities, PSVs, instruments etc.) for use in basic design
• Support PHA / HAZOP activities for project development and operating units
• Review and approve the work of other process engineers
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical coaching
• 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, as well as support troubleshooting and optimization of operating facilities
• Provide technical engineering support for technology improvement programs
• Provide technical leadership across multiple simultaneous projects

Requirements

• 10-15+ years 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, inclusive of troubleshooting equipment and system problems in operating units
• 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, and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, & AutoCAD)
• Experience using Aspen Hysys for Process Analysis and Material and Energy balance generation
• Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
• 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 (typically up to 25% travel may be required)
• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Master’s in Chemical Engineering preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean methodology training preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineering license preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options (base salary range for this position is $140K to $150K based on experience)
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay