Global Head of Process Safety

Clariant; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international specialty chemicals company is seeking a Global Head of Process Safety to enhance safety standards and initiatives. This role involves strategic leadership, technical oversight, and capability building to drive a proactive safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and significant management experience in the chemical industry, with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

Servicios

Attractive performance-based remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative corporate culture

Formación

• 5+ years of management experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience in production, maintenance, engineering, and EHS.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Global Process Safety Experts network.
• Develop and implement global process safety roadmaps.
• Foster a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Educación

Master’s degree in chemical or technical field

Descripción del empleo

Job ID: 40106 | Location: Tarragona, Tarragona, Spain

Drive the Change!

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as the Global Head of Process Safety. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining process safety standards and initiatives in a leading international specialty chemical company.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Lead the Global Process Safety Experts network and SME team.
• Develop and implement global process safety roadmaps.
• Steer process safety initiatives to improve process safety standards at site and global level.
• Set Clariant's process safety standards and steer the implementation.
• Communicate process safety performance and risks to the Business Units.
• Foster a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Provide expert process safety guidance and thought leadership.
• Steer compliance with process safety standards in projects and operations.
• Enable high quality process hazard analysis, change management, pre-start-up safety reviews, etc... throughout the organization.
• Monitor and benchmark process safety performance to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Capability Building

• Develop process safety competency across the organization.
• Deploy targeted training programs to enhance process safety awareness and skills in all relevant functions (operations, engineering…).
• Establish effective reporting systems for Process Safety events.
• Leverage technology and digitalization to enhance process safety systems efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree with chemical or technical background, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 5+ years of management experience in chemical industry.
• First-hand experience in at least 2 of the following areas: production, maintenance, engineering and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety).
• Strong technical leadership abilities, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to proactive safety culture and continous improvement.
• Experience with implementing robust systems and metrics using technology/digitalization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and drive change across the global organization.
• A problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel ~ 30-40%.
  
  

Our Offer

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on safety culture and performance at Clariant.
• Attractive, performance-based remuneration with the benefits of a modern chemical company.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A multinational, interdisciplinary, and diverse work environment where your contributions truly matter, as well as your well-being.
• Chance to implement innovative safety solutions on a global scale.
• Collaborative and value-driven corporate culture.
  
  

Your Contact

Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: [phone] Germany

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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