Plant Operator Location: Soperton, GA

  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 Plant Operator LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels is assembling our core team in Soperton, Georgia to support the startup and operation of our SAF facility. For the ideal candidate, we have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the LanzaJet Freedom Pines team.

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the refinery, working rotating 12-hour shifts. The plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Plant Operators at this facility perform a variety of duties. Although responsibilities vary daily, the primary responsibility of an operator is to oversee the day-to-day operations of process and tank farm, and to perform basic maintenance within the plant.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and adjust, as necessary, process equipment from a central console in the control room.

• Understand and operate distributed control systems (DCS) and computer-based systems to control and monitor plant processes.

• Work inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around a bio-fuels facility

• Read and interpret standard operating procedures (SOP), Shift Logs, Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), Cause and Effect Diagrams, and other relevant documents

• Control our process through a computerized system.

• Conduct periodic rounds performing the following duties:

• monitoring equipment and recording readings

• making required adjustments

• collecting samples and performing laboratory analysis

• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems including but not limited to: general equipment checks and detecting unusual operating conditions (such as noises, abnormal temperature or pressure, and leaks).

• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

• Train and participating in emergency response activities.

• Support design, construction, commissioning, and startup of facility through actively participating in design reviews, HAZOP, PSSR, and equipment fit for service procedures.

• Maintaining cleanliness of the work area to ensure a safe working environment.

    Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age and HS Degree/GED required

• Good mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication skills, and sound decision- making ability

• Fundamentals of chemistry and physical properties

• Ability to perform well in a team environment

• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Adherence to a strict drug and alcohol policy

• Must comply with site and regulatory PPE requirements including OSHA Respiratory Protection and the company’s Respiratory Protection Program.

    Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year Technical Certification program and/or associate degree in relevant field

• 2 years of prior chemical, petrochemical, refinery, or other related industry experience

    Physical Requirements:

• Work performed at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt, and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting up to 55 pounds, carrying 10-20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds with mechanical assistance, and working in confined spaces.

• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, climb ladders, work at heights, and have excellent balance.

  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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