Process Safety Engineer

Pay Ranges : 

Illinois: $82,000 $95,000

Cincinnati, OH: $78,000- $92,000

 

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 is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

 

LOCATION: Chicago Metro Area, or Greater Cincinnati

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 25%-%30%

 

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. (based on the content of the SDS, regulatory considerations, and other EHS issues related to the safe use, handling, and storage of the material). Understand (and implement) the hierarchy of hazard controls as a standard practice in the workplace.
• 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
• with all assigned plants and facilitate EHS support to assigned sites. Provide mentoring and training for site personnel.
• Maintain efficiency with process safety and occupational safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, etc.), ensuring that operations and