Job ID: 41308 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Position Grade: Level 7 | Expected Salary Range*: $110,136.00 | Work Model: OnsiteClariant 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. This requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to balance thoroughness with efficiency when leading structured safety reviews. 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. In addition, this role strengthens the organization's safety culture through training, Root Cause Analysis leadership, and continuous improvement of ESHA systems and workflows. Qualified candidates who are passionate about advancing process safety excellence in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate multi‑disciplinary Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions using Clariant methodologies while effectively managing group dynamics and ensuring consensus‑driven outcomesIdentify and evaluate both obvious and subtle process hazards in complex chemical systems, ensuring comprehensive risk identificationDocument, consolidate, and track PHA findings, recommendations, and action items with strong analytical rigor and attention to detailEnsure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory safety requirements, maintaining audit‑ready documentation and consistencyTrain and coach employees and cross‑functional teams on PHA methodologies, ensuring effective knowledge transfer across experience levelsLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions following incidents, ensuring structured problem‑solving and actionable corrective measuresConduct field verification of corrective actions and ensure timely closure, escalating compliance risks or delays as neededDesign, implement, and continuously improve standardized PHA workflows for project lifecycle integration and scalabilityCollaborate with ESHA and operations teams to strengthen process safety systems and support digitalization and continuous improvement initiativesPromote a strong safety culture by reinforcing disciplined execution, proactive hazard identification, and continuous improvement behaviorsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Science, Engineering, or related technical field5+ years of experience in process safety or chemical manufacturing with strong hazard recognition capabilityStrong understanding of chemical processes, risk assessment methodologies, and process safety management systemsExcellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to build consensus in cross‑functional settingsCertification in PHA methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, What‑If, FMEA) and/or ASP certification preferredBenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision InsurancesPaid HolidaysPTO time with a carry‑over benefitTuition ReimbursementWellness ProgramEAP ProgramSpending and Savings AccountsLife/AD&D InsuranceDisability InsurancePet InsuranceOnline discount MallAuto/Home InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionLegal Services Plan*Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.Mahogany McClurkinTalent Acquisition Partnermahogany.mcclurkin@clariant.comClariant 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