Senior Helium Recovery Process Project Engineer

SIEMENS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 10%

BUPA Private Medical

Bonus & Share Save Scheme

On-site gym

Volunteer days

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is building a purpose-built helium recovery and cooling infrastructure in Oxfordshire. We seek a Senior Process & Project Engineer to own the end-to-end delivery of critical helium recovery systems, driving technical excellence and safe, reliable operation across the facility.

You will lead design, commissioning and optimisation of high-pressure processes, cryogenic handling, and SCADA-enabled control systems, shaping a high-value, future-ready manufacturing backbone for MRI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in process engineering and project engineering in heavy process industries.
• Knowledge of high-pressure systems and safe engineering practices.
• Working knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations or equivalent standards.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects from business case to commissioning.
• Proficiency with project management tools to plan and track delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Structured, practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of helium recovery infrastructure including boil-off collection, compression and reliquefication systems.
• Design, review and improve process engineering solutions for high-pressure gas and liquefaction systems.
• Review technical drawing packs such as P&IDs and PFDs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations for new/modified assets.
• Plan, budget and deliver capital equipment and infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.
• Lead compressor infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacements.
• Support control system improvements across the recovery network.
• Develop and implement advanced cooling systems for future product needs.
• Introduce robust project management frameworks to raise delivery standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to align specs.

Skills

Process engineering

Project leadership

High-pressure systems

Cryogenic systems

SCADA / control systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Siemens Healthineers is building a purpose-built helium recovery and cooling infrastructure in Oxfordshire. We seek a Senior Process & Project Engineer to own the end-to-end delivery of critical helium recovery systems, driving technical excellence and safe, reliable operation across the facility.

You will lead design, commissioning and optimisation of high-pressure processes, cryogenic handling, and SCADA-enabled control systems, shaping a high-value, future-ready manufacturing backbone for MRI