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

Senior Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Smart Form development and data automation initiatives.

• 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.

• 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…