Engineering Trainee Job Kempinski Hotels
Engineering Jobs, Kempinski Hotels Jobs. Engineering Trainee supports facility maintenance and equipment inspections, requires an Engineering Diploma/Degree. Internship role in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Departmental Trainer and Training Manager, the trainee shall learn to:
- Ensure that mechanical technicians adhere to set working hours.
- Submit FF&E requirement to the Plant room/supervisor/Assistant /Chief Engineer.
- Ensure that quality workmanship is observed.
- Ensure quick and permanent solutions are implemented to avert re-occurrences.
- Perform periodic preventive maintenance for machines and equipment.
- Ensure close and hands on supervision of mechanical technicians.
- Plan and schedule maintenance of equipment without interfering with the normal operations and depending on the urgency.
- Perform daily check for Laundry and Kitchen Equipment.
- Ensure that the preventive maintenance is done as scheduled.
- Advise storekeeper on what items are required in the store.
- Ensure that quality are items delivered.
- Ensure minimal wastage of materials.
- Have a working knowledge of Department Brand Standards to ensure compliance.
- Have working Knowledge of HVAC/Electrical and MEP Installations
- Ensure HACCP and COSHH policies are strictly adhered to.
- Ensure all equipment and machines are working and in good condition
- Ensure periodic testing and service of equipment is done.
- Take a daily record of all the electrical meters reading and submit to plant room technician for preparation of daily utility report
- Ensure all hazardous installations/ equipment are isolated, warning signs indicating e.g. Out of order, Do not operate are in place.
- Comply with all Kempinski International company policies.
- Comply with all systems and procedures as laid down by Chief Engineer.
- Replace all the burnt-out bulbs within the premises
- Inspect all public areas for any electric faults against the checklists
- Cary out minor electrical installation within the building
- Service and repair of electrical equipment
- Facilitate guest rooms and property maintenance
- Perform the right treatment of boilers and swimming pool water and keep a record of the water condition in the two systems.
- Monitor the effects of servicing and maintenance of plant equipment’s
- Receive fuel (AGO & LPG) and keep records of the same.
- Prepare Daily Utility consumption report.
- Ensure that there are no fuels, gas, and water, steam leaks in plant room the premises.
- Ensure proper chemical treatment of boiler make-up water and keep record of water condition in the system.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree/ Diploma in an engineering course from a recognized learning institution
- No work experience is required
- Less than one year since completion (2025/2026)
- Kenyan Citizen
- Completed coursework (even if not graduated)
- Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
- Excellent grooming skills and must be well versed in professional and personal etiquette
- Good Communication skills
- Out going with a positive learning attitude.
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