6455 - Senior Project Engineer - HSE Oxygen Depletion Program / Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

### **Senior Project Engineer Responsibilities:**

### Oxygen Depletion Program Support

* Lead engineering activities supporting laboratory oxygen (O2) depletion risk management across research facilities.
* Evaluate laboratories utilizing oxygen-depleting gases and cryogenic liquids to ensure compliance with internal HSE standards and industry best practices.
* Develop and maintain standardized engineering approaches for oxygen depletion assessments.

### Engineering Assessments \& Risk Analysis

* Perform oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2) depletion calculations for laboratories utilizing:

* Nitrogen (N2)

* Argon (Ar)

* Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

* Helium (He)

* Other oxygen-displacing gases as required
* Conduct laboratory data collection necessary to complete engineering risk assessments.
* Evaluate laboratory ventilation systems in partnership with Building Engineers.
* Assess laboratory airflows and ventilation effectiveness supporting safe operation.

### Oxygen Depletion Risk Assessments

* Author comprehensive Oxygen Depletion Hazard (ODH) Risk Assessments for laboratories utilizing:

* Compressed gases

* Cryogenic liquids

* Oxygen-depleting chemicals
* Prepare specialized ODH assessments for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratories utilizing liquid helium systems.
* Recommend engineering controls and mitigation strategies based on assessment findings.

### Sensor Evaluation \& Implementation

* Determine laboratory requirements for:

* Oxygen sensors

* Carbon dioxide sensors

* Associated HSE safety signage
* Coordinate installation activities with Facilities and Building Engineering teams.
* Verify appropriate sensor placement and implementation.

### Program Documentation \& Data Management

* Maintain an inventory of laboratories utilizing:

* Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) equipment

* Oxygen-depleting gases

* Cryogenic liquids
* Update engineering databases, tracking spreadsheets, and documentation supporting the Oxygen Depletion Program.
* Ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and audit-ready.

### Process Improvement \& Automation

* Support initiatives to automate the laboratory oxygen assessment process.
* Evaluate software tools and engineering methodologies capable of generating automated oxygen depletion reports.
* Assist in developing standardized calculation methodologies and digital workflows.
* Collaborate on SmartForm development and data automation initiatives.

### Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Partner with:

* Environmental Health \& Safety (HSE)

* Facilities Engineering

* Building Engineers

* Research Scientists

* Laboratory Operations
* Provide technical guidance regarding oxygen depletion hazards and engineering controls.
* Support project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.

### **Requirements:**

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline).
* 7 years of engineering experience supporting laboratory, research, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
* Experience performing engineering calculations and technical risk assessments.
* Strong understanding of laboratory safety principles.
* Experience working with building mechanical systems and ventilation concepts.
* Excellent technical writing skills with experience authoring engineering reports or risk assessments.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

### **Preferred Qualifications:**

* Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology research facilities.
* Knowledge of Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) assessments.
* Experience with compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, or laboratory safety programs.
* Familiarity with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) laboratory operations.
* Experience working with Environmental Health \& Safety (HSE) programs.
* Experience evaluating HVAC airflow or laboratory ventilation systems.
* Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, or other laboratory safety standards.
* Experience implementing engineering controls within laboratory environments.

### **Preferred Technical Skills:**

* Experience automating engineering calculations and reporting workflows.
* Familiarity with data analysis and process automation tools.
* Experience developing SmartForms, digital workflows, or automated engineering documentation.
* **AI experience is highly preferred** , including the use of AI-assisted tools to:

* Automate oxygen depletion calculations

* Generate engineering reports

* Develop SmartForms

* Improve engineering data management and workflow efficiency