Process Safety Engineer I

Sun Chemical; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II for North America to lead PSM activities, drive risk reduction, and deliver capital projects across manufacturing sites. You will conduct PHAs, HAZOPs, and MOC support while collaborating with Operations, EHS, and maintenance teams.

The role requires a chemical engineering background with 5+ years of process safety or project engineering experience, a strong knowledge base in NFPA/API standards, and excellent communication skills.

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

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

Project management tools

Job description

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

Process Safety Engineer II North America

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

If you're passionate about creating safer, more efficient chemical manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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