Process Safety Engineer II — Lead PSM & Risk Reduction

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

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II for North America to lead process safety management activities and drive risk reduction across our manufacturing sites. The role focuses on PHAs, risk assessments, PSSRs, and hazard reviews to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will manage safety-related capital projects from concept through startup, conduct HAZOPs, support MOC, and partner with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, and external teams to deliver improvements and regulatory

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; familiarity with NFPA, API RP 520/521, AutoCAD, P&IDs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

NFPA

APIRP 520/521

Project management tools

Job description

Sun Chemical is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II for North America to lead process safety management activities and drive risk reduction across our manufacturing sites. The role focuses on PHAs, risk assessments, PSSRs, and hazard reviews to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will manage safety-related capital projects from concept through startup, conduct HAZOPs, support MOC, and partner with Operations, EHS, Maintenance, and external teams to deliver improvements and regulatory