Process Safety Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II to lead PSM activities across North American sites. You will drive hazard analyses, risk reduction, and capital project oversight to improve safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree, 5+ years in process or project engineering, and strong communication skills to collaborate with Operations, EHS, and external partners. This role anchors our safety and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in process or project engineering in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong PSM experience.
• Familiarity with NFPA, API RP 520/521, AutoCAD, P&IDs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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 and support MOC and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Procurement, and external partners.
• Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PSM experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

NFPA

API RP 520/521

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.