Senior Plant Process Control Engineer

LanzaJet, Inc.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay

Job summary

LanzaJet, Inc. is hiring a Senior Plant Process Control Engineer to join its first-of-its-kind renewable SAF production plant in Deerfield, IL.

You will develop, implement and optimize process control strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, leading automation projects and mentoring others. The role requires a strong background in process control systems, process safety and plant operations, with leadership experience and a willingness to travel up to 50% to support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience as a control engineer in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or related industry.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley platforms and FactoryTalk software suite.
• Strong understanding of process safety, control system lifecycle management, and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, implement improvements, and communicate technical information effectively.
• Familiarity with PlantPAx architectures, APC, and cybersecurity best practices is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more to support operating sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop into the process controls SME for the team and optimize control strategies for various processes.
• Lead safety, environmental and MOC initiatives across design, startup and operation.
• Plan, execute, and participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning and start-ups of new or modified units.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, electrical, and contractors to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget.
• Mentor operators and junior engineers to enhance control system understanding and performance.

Skills

Process safety

Control systems

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley

FactoryTalk

PlantPAx

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Deerfield, IL 60015

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary

Senior Plant Process Control Engineer

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 provider and fuels producer committed to enabling energy security while also 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 enabling the production of 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel. And, we’re well on our way working across 25 countries and five continents. We’re enabling the continued and sustainable growth of aviation.

Backed by industry leading investors including Airbus, All Nippon Airways, Breakthrough Energy, British Airways, Groupe ADP, International Airlines Group (IAG), LanzaTech, Microsoft, Mitsui, MUFG Bank, Shell, and Southwest Airlines, LanzaJet is accelerating the path for the future of fuels.

With over 16 years of technology development, LanzaJet's proprietary technology has now been deployed at commercial scale with the world’s first biorefinery in operation producing drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s aircraft and infrastructure.

Named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies, Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies, and S&P Platts Global Rising Star Company of the Year, LanzaJet is globally recognized as a leading company and a best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.

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

We are leading the charge towards the future of the aviation industry.

Join us!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Plant Process Control Engineer to join our team in the first of its kind renewable SAF production plant. This position plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and optimizing process control strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process control systems, process safety, and plant operations, with demonstrated leadership in managing automation projects and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Execute best-in-class safety, process safety, and environmental performance in the 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.
• Develop, configure, and optimize process control strategies (simple and complex loops), and author control narratives aligned with operational and safety standards.
• Promote process safety management (PSM) by leading Management of Change (MOC) activities, Root Cause Analyses (RCA), and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and maintain control system hardware, firmware, and backups; ensure adequate strategic spare parts inventory for reliability
• Plan, execute, and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and start-ups of new or modified process units
• Troubleshoot and optimize process performance, control loops, and instrumentation across plant operations
• Work with Allen Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, AssetCentre, and PlantPAx systems; program using Functional Blocks, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (operations, maintenance, process, electrical, contractors) to deliver high-quality automation solutions on time and within budget
• Apply fundamental process knowledge—including reaction chemistry, distillation, heat transfer, and separation processes—to design effective control strategies
• Perform instrument sizing and selection, and review P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical drawings for design accuracy and troubleshooting
• Provide mentoring and coaching to operators and junior engineers to enhance control system understanding and operational performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or other applicable technical degrees
• 5+ years of industrial experience as a control engineer in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley platforms and FactoryTalk software suite
• Strong understanding of process safety, control system lifecycle management, and project execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, implement improvements, and communicate technical information effectively (written and verbal).
• Familiarity with PlantPAx architectures, advanced process control (APC), and cybersecurity best practices is preferred
• Hands‑on experience with VFDs, network infrastructure, and instrument calibration preferred
• Background in control system obsolescence management and automation reliability strategies preferredExperience in operation and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems. Demonstrated experience with DCS and/or PLC systems
• Familiarity with control loop tuning, data historians, and interface with PLCs
• 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
• There will be occasions when significant extended travel is required to support our operating sites, with travel expectations of 50% or more
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

Overview of Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options. Based on experience, the base salary range for this position is $150K to $165K
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay

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.