Process Safety Engineer II

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 continuously promotes sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world. The DIC Group has combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and over 22,000 employees worldwide. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.

About the role

Join Sun Chemical’s Group Engineering team as a Process Safety Engineer II, driving process safety, risk reduction, and operational excellence across North American manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), risk assessments, Process Safety Self‑Reviews (PSSRs), and hazard reviews.
• Identify and implement safety, reliability, and process improvement solutions.
• Manage safety‑related capital projects from concept through startup.
• Conduct HAZOP studies, 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 a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process or project engineering within the chemical industry.
• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, API RP 520/521, AutoCAD, P&IDs, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred experience with ATEX, SAP, ICC, fire protection, and PFAS.
• Capital project management experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Merit increases.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Eligibility timing may vary.

Pay

Base salary range: $120,000 – $135,000 per year (estimate; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, location, and internal equity).