Spécialiste des systèmes de réfrigération - Refrigeration Systems Specialist

GRIFOLS, S.A. • Montreal, QC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Refrigeration Systems Specialist is a key member of the Facilities Maintenance team, focused on the performance, reliability, automation, and environmental efficiency of refrigeration and HVAC systems across the site. This role is hands-on and improvement‑oriented, supporting day-to-day operations while helping identify and implement upgrades that enhance system effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance.

Requirements

• University degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to building systems, mechanical systems, energy, or industrial environments. (Recent graduates or candidates early in their careers are encouraged to apply.)
• Approximately 2 years of professional experience involving refrigeration, HVAC, utilities, facilities, or industrial systems.
• Foundational understanding of refrigeration principles and HVAC systems, with exposure to at least one common refrigerant (e.g. NH3, CO₂, R134a, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cold glycol systems operating across a wide temperature range (‑25 °C to +5 °C and above), and exposure to refrigeration and freezing equipment such as evaporators, compressors, and defrost systems.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in industrial refrigeration, HVAC performance, automation, and environmentally responsible solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to understand systems, identify improvement opportunities, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Comfortable working close to the field while collaborating with maintenance, operations, and external contractors.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and motivation to build a long‑term career within facilities and infrastructure systems.
• Able to communicate clearly in both French and English.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to regulated or industrial environments (manufacturing, biotech, food, chemical, etc.) is an asset; GMP knowledge is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of refrigeration and HVAC systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve system effectiveness, energy efficiency, and environmental impact, and participate in implementing upgrades or enhancements.
• Work closely with the Facilities Maintenance technicians, cross-functional teams and external partners to address daily operational issues and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration and HVAC system challenges and develop practical, long-term solutions.
• Support the installation, modification, and commissioning of new or upgraded refrigeration, HVAC, and related automation systems.
• Assist with system automation, monitoring, and controls to improve reliability, visibility, and proactive maintenance.
• Ensure systems operate in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including GMP requirements where relevant.
• Contribute to documentation, standard operating procedures, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Share knowledge and support skill development within the maintenance team as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees