Sun Chemical
Process Safety Engineer
The Process Safety Engineer will lead critical safety initiatives across our manufacturing operations, combining technical expertise in chemical engineering with hands-on process safety management to ensure compliance and minimize risk. Essential Job Function: Process Safety Management (PSM) activities (e.g., assist in the development of policies and procedures for the implementation of site management systems, lead Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs), conduct risk assessments, and assist with Hazard reviews) Review Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for new Raw Material (RM) and RM extensions requests. Participate and/or Lead internal SunCare Audits, identifying potential hazards by interviewing employees, inspecting facilities, machinery, and other safety equipment. Participate and/or Lead PSM/RMP audits. To include coordinating audit resources, communicating with site leadership, and reporting within the structure of the corporate auditing program. Participate in Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone) to determine root-causes and develop effective, realistic corrective actions that drive global solutions and reduce the company's overall risk. Assist sites in developing and tracking KPIs. Analyze KPIs with OSHA recordkeeping, maintaining accurate statistics and providing statistical analysis. Function as a Corporate Liaison - Coordinate and facilitate a monthly EHS conference call. Maintain efficiency with process safety and occupational safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, etc.), ensuring that operations and products maintain compliance in the handling of flammable and combustible materials, including combustible dust. Assist with application and administration of Corporate EHS management software system platforms. Required Education and Experience: BS Chemical Engineering (minimum) from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or ability to attain in the future. Minimum of 2-years of process/plant engineering experience at a facility level. Minimum 5-years overall practical experience. Previous PSM or RMP-regulated industry experience. Preferred specialty chemical experience (specifically Inks, Coatings, Pigments, and Paints). Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, BFDs. Thorough understanding of engineering design standards and their implementation, e.g., NFPA, NEC, ANSI, ASME, ICC, API, etc. Understanding of functional safety and the practical implementation of practices. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The Process Safety Engineer will lead critical safety initiatives across our manufacturing operations, combining technical expertise in chemical engineering with hands-on process safety management to ensure compliance and minimize risk. Essential Job Function: Process Safety Management (PSM) activities (e.g., assist in the development of policies and procedures for the implementation of site management systems, lead Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs), conduct risk assessments, and assist with Hazard reviews) Review Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for new Raw Material (RM) and RM extensions requests. Participate and/or Lead internal SunCare Audits, identifying potential hazards by interviewing employees, inspecting facilities, machinery, and other safety equipment. Participate and/or Lead PSM/RMP audits. To include coordinating audit resources, communicating with site leadership, and reporting within the structure of the corporate auditing program. Participate in Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone) to determine root-causes and develop effective, realistic corrective actions that drive global solutions and reduce the company's overall risk. Assist sites in developing and tracking KPIs. Analyze KPIs with OSHA recordkeeping, maintaining accurate statistics and providing statistical analysis. Function as a Corporate Liaison - Coordinate and facilitate a monthly EHS conference call. Maintain efficiency with process safety and occupational safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, etc.), ensuring that operations and products maintain compliance in the handling of flammable and combustible materials, including combustible dust. Assist with application and administration of Corporate EHS management software system platforms. Required Education and Experience: BS Chemical Engineering (minimum) from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or ability to attain in the future. Minimum of 2-years of process/plant engineering experience at a facility level. Minimum 5-years overall practical experience. Previous PSM or RMP-regulated industry experience. Preferred specialty chemical experience (specifically Inks, Coatings, Pigments, and Paints). Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, BFDs. Thorough understanding of engineering design standards and their implementation, e.g., NFPA, NEC, ANSI, ASME, ICC, API, etc. Understanding of functional safety and the practical implementation of practices. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.