Chemist Process Safety

Arxada is a globally leading company for innovative solutions to protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, as well as our competence in production and process development support our customers in protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure efficiently – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including Health & Nutrition, Household and Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, as well as Wood Protection.

With customers in over 100 countries, the company achieved sales of 2 billion CHF in 2024. Arxada's headquarters are located in Basel (Switzerland). Worldwide, the company employs 3,200 people at 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

The position includes central tasks in the areas of thermal process safety, explosion protection, and project support. You act as an internal contact person in these fields, commission the process safety laboratories for investigations and evaluate their results, continuously develop safety-relevant processes, and actively contribute your expertise in audits, risk analyses, and safety clarifications.

Your tasks:

• Thermal process safety and explosion protection
  • Owner of measurement results from the process safety laboratory and the HSE reports
  • Responsible for the ongoing revision of the explosion protection documents at the plant
  • Organizer of recurring training in the area of thermal process safety and explosion protection
  • Participation in risk analyses
  • Operational consulting in the area of explosion protection and process safety
  • Writing and collaborating on internal company guidelines, safety regulations, or work instructions
  • Representation of Arxada in the EPSC expert committee for "Chemical Hazard Analysis"
• Project support
  • Evaluation of projects in their early phase regarding their chemical potential
  • Review of relevant safety-critical data for completeness as preparation for the risk analysis
  • Checking the safety-critical data for completeness, if necessary initiating further measurements
  • Assessment of thermal risks and explosion hazards
  • Development of protective measures as well as safe working and process conditions
• Conducting audits, safety rounds, and incident clarifications
• Continuous training and further education in own area
• Deputy for team colleagues in the HSE department
• Responding to customer and supplier inquiries regarding thermal process safety and explosion protection

Your profile:

• At least 15 years of professional experience in the chemical industry, preferably in production, laboratory, or HSE

• MSc or PhD, ideally in the field of chemistry

• Written and spoken language skills in German and English

• Setting and implementing individual and team-related goals that support the company strategy

• Professional and effective management of internal and external customer relationships

Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats from microorganisms to humans and the environment. This area includes five independent business units: Professional Hygiene, Household and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) supplies materials for the production of composites in electronics, aerospace, and other industries. Furthermore, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, as well as raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered equally regardless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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