Process Safety Engineer II
Sun Chemical · Northlake, IL · 3 wk ago
Engineering$105k–$120k/yrFull-time
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 promotes and develops sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations.
About the role
Join Sun Chemical's Group Engineering team and help drive process safety, risk reduction, and operational excellence across our North American manufacturing sites.
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.
Requirements
- 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 Qualifications
- ATEX, SAP, ICC, fire protection, and PFAS experience
- Capital project management experience in manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Merit increases
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
Pay
$105,000–$120,000 annually