Process Safety Engineer

Hudson Talent Solutions; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical North America is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II to lead PSM activities, risk assessments, and capital projects across our North American sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in chemical process or project engineering, and strong PSM knowledge. You will collaborate with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Procurement, and external partners to drive safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in process or project engineering within the chemical industry
• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) experience, Knowledge of NFPA, API RP 520/521, AutoCAD, P&IDs, and project management tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including PHAs, risk assessments, PSSRs, and hazard reviews.
• Identify and implement safety, reliability, and process improvement solutions.
• Manage safety-related capital projects from concept through startup.
• Conduct HAZOPs, support Management of Change (MOC), and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Procurement, and external partners.
• Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PSM experience

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

SAP

Job description

Process Safety Engineer II North America

$105-$120k

Join Sun Chemical's Group Engineering team and help drive process safety, risk reduction, and operational excellence across our North American manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including PHAs, risk assessments, PSSRs, and hazard reviews.
• Identify and implement safety, reliability, and process improvement solutions.
• Manage safety-related capital projects from concept through startup.
• Conduct HAZOPs, support Management of Change (MOC), and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Procurement, and external partners.
• Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

5+ years of experience in process or project engineering within the chemical industry

Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) experience, Knowledge of NFPA, API RP 520/521, AutoCAD, P&IDs, and project management tools

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• ATEX, SAP, ICC, fire protection, and PFAS experience
• Capital project management experience in manufacturing environments

Sun Careers Title : Process Safety Engineer II

$105k-$120k annually

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter