Process Safety Engineer I

Sun Chemical Corporation; Northlake, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation, a leader in packaging and graphic solutions, is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II for North America. Join our Group Engineering team to drive process safety, risk reduction, and operational excellence across North American sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in process or project engineering, and strong PSM experience. You will lead PHAs, MSAs, capital projects, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with Operations, EHS,

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

NFPA

API RP 520/521

Project management tools

Job description

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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

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.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.