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HVAC Fluids and Liquid Nitrogen Networks Technician
At a glance
- Job title: HVAC Fluids and Liquid Nitrogen Networks Technician
- Ref.: 25-52-P-TID-BIG
- Contract type: Permanent contract
- Working time: Full-time job
- Salary range: 32.6 K€ minimum
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 12/09/2025
Context & Job description
The Buildings & Infrastructure Group is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of the ESRF site and technical infrastructure.
Within this group, the HVAC team manages numerous handling units, chillers, and nitrogen networks. The team works closely with users to specify, design, install, operate, and maintain HVAC and fluid equipment.
We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to contribute to projects and daily activities involving the construction, modernisation and renovation of the infrastructures, as well as maintenance follow-up and interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow-up of fluids, liquid nitrogen (LN2) networks and HVAC systems including design, installation works and maintenance.
- Draft technical specifications and perform project cost estimations.
- Supervision of contractors.
- Carry out recurrent maintenance tasks.
- Operate and maintain the nitrogen cryogenic network (including lock out procedures, commissioning, start-up, daily follow-up, maintenance and operation).
- Update technical documents and maintain the Computer-Assisted Maintenance Management System (CMMS) database.
Expected profile
Technical degree in HVAC and Fluids or a related field (BTS, DUT, Licence Professionnelle, Bachelor, or equivalent).
Technical skills:
- Minimum of five years’ relevant experience
- Experience in operating and maintaining technical installations.
- Experience with cryogenic fluids piping and equipment.
- Proficiency with fluid and air treatment equipment, including instrumentation.
Soft skills:
- Proficiency in both French and English (written and spoken).
- Strong teamwork and integration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Working conditions
Permanent contract.
The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!
What we offer:
- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
- Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
- Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
- Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble
For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs
The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
Company description
The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.
Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.
Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.