Process Safety Lead

Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Work Model: Onsite. Overview Clariant is seeking a Process Safety Lead to support and strengthen process safety excellence. This role is responsible for facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance, and driving consistent application of Clariant's process safety standards across the site. The Process Safety Lead plays a critical role in identifying both obvious and subtle process hazards in complex chemical systems, ensuring risks are thoroughly evaluated and effectively mitigated. Success in this role depends on the ability to facilitate cross‑functional collaboration, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and maintain rigor under internal and external audit scrutiny. The position also strengthens the organization's safety culture through training, Root Cause Analysis leadership, and continuous improvement of ESHA systems and workflows. Responsibilities Facilitate multi-disciplinary Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions using Clariant methodologies while effectively managing group dynamics and ensuring consensus‑driven outcomes Identify and evaluate both obvious and subtle process hazards in complex chemical systems, ensuring comprehensive risk identification Document, consolidate, and track PHA findings, recommendations, and action items with strong analytical rigor and attention to detail Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory safety requirements, maintaining audit‑ready documentation and consistency Train and coach employees and cross‑functional teams on PHA methodologies, ensuring effective knowledge transfer across experience levels Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions following incidents, ensuring structured problem‑solving and actionable corrective measures Conduct field verification of corrective actions and ensure timely closure, escalating compliance risks or delays as needed Design, implement, and continuously improve standardized PHA workflows for project lifecycle integration and scalability Collaborate with ESHA and operations teams to strengthen process safety systems and support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing disciplined execution, proactive hazard identification, and continuous improvement behaviors Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Science, Engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of experience in process safety or chemical manufacturing with strong hazard recognition capability Strong understanding of chemical processes, risk assessment methodologies, and process safety management systems Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to build consensus in cross‑functional settings Certification in PHA methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, What‑If, FMEA) and/or ASP certification preferred Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances Paid Holidays PTO time with a carry‑over benefit Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program EAP Program Spending and Savings Accounts Life/AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Online discount Mall Auto/Home Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Services Plan *Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity. Contact: Mahogany McClurkin, Talent Acquisition Partner, View email address on click.appcast.io Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr