Process Safety Engineer II: Lead Risk & PSM Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k + match

Disability benefits

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II to lead PSM activities across North America. The role focuses on risk reduction, process safety, and driving operational excellence in our chemical manufacturing sites.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in process or project engineering, and strong knowledge of NFPA/API standards, AutoCAD, P&IDs, and project management tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required.

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

P&IDs

AutoCAD

SAP

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&IDs

SAP

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Process Safety Engineer II to lead PSM activities across North America. The role focuses on risk reduction, process safety, and driving operational excellence in our chemical manufacturing sites.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in process or project engineering, and strong knowledge of NFPA/API standards, AutoCAD, P&IDs, and project management tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required.