Senior Process Monitoring Engineer

About the role

The Senior Process Monitoring Engineer at LanzaJet is a pivotal role focusing on building and overseeing the monitoring systems and processes crucial for operating a full-scale production facility and leading the effective technology transfer and commercialization of our proprietary ethanol to SAF conversion technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust data monitoring strategy to support the transfer and commercialization of the LanzaJet ethanol to SAF technology.
• Monitor and analyze system performance data to identify trends, optimize processes, troubleshoot operations, and predict maintenance needs.
• Design and oversee the integration of the data monitoring systems into the technology transfer framework, ensuring they meet the scalability and reliability needs of commercial operations.
• Establish real-time monitoring capabilities for process analytics, ensuring performance optimization, identifying maintenance needs, predicting remaining catalyst life, and consistency in product quality.
• Capture and incorporate lessons learned from the monitoring of the operating plants in the design of new units.
• Work closely with the Engineering, Operations & R&D teams to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and systems integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a process industry, with at least 3 years in a technology monitoring or process control role, preferably within the biofuels sector.
• Demonstrated experience with process analytics, monitoring technologies, and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to manage technology transfer projects, with a strong understanding of the commercialization process for industrial technologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets for technology implementation projects.
• Office environment with regular on-site visits to production facilities for training and commercial support.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 15-20% to support technology deployment and transfer activities.
• Participation in cross-time-zone meetings with global partners may be required.
• Knowledge of Aveva PI or comparable data management platform infrastructure preferred.
• Experience with turnaround planning and field engineering support preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and certifications related to biofuel production and aviation fuel preferred.

Overview of Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay.