Process Safety Engineer II: Lead PSM & Capital Projects

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 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.