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Faith Maina, GSE Intern – Operations & Maintenance

Faith Maina

GSE Intern – Operations & Maintenance·Kenya Airways

Kenya

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 2 years, 2 months

GSE Intern – Operations & Maintenance

October 2025 - Present

Kenya Airways

Mombasa, Kenya

October 2025 - Present

Conduct inspections and servicing of Ground Service Equipment(GSE), including Ground Power Units (GPUs), High loaders, Tractors, Passenger Steps, Conveyors, AC Units, and Toilet and Water Service Units.
Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, and condition reports aligned with operational and safety standards.
Assist in equipment engine overhauls (Replacements of Conrod bearings, seals, gaskets, etc).
Troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
Apply strict health, safety, and environmental procedures in a high-risk operational environment.
Communicate equipment condition and faults clearly to supervisors and technical teams during handover meetings.

Company industry:
Aviation Support Services

Volunteer Research Assistant

January 2025 - Present

RECCReC

Mombasa, Kenya Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for energy and sustainability projects.
• Maintain structured documentation aligned with research governance and reporting standards.

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development

Technician – Maintenance & Data Logging

January 2025 - Present

Kenya Airways

Mombasa, Kenya

January 2025 - Present

• Supported maintenance planning and execution through inventory control, service records, and
audit-ready documentation.
• Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting using multimeters and software tools.
• Logged operational data and translated technical findings into structured reports for
decision-making.
• Applied workplace safety procedures and supported efficient asset utilization.

Company industry:
Airlines

Technician – Maintenance & Data Logging

February 2025 - September 2025

eWAKA Mobility Limited

Mombasa, Kenya

February 2025 - September 2025

Supported maintenance planning and execution through inventory control, service records, and
audit-ready documentation.
Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting using multimeters and software tools.
Logged operational data and translated technical findings into structured reports

Applied workplace safety procedures and supported efficient asset utilization.

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Mechanical Engineering Attaché– Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

January 2024 - April 2024

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) – Kipevu III Power Plant

Mombasa, Kenya

January 2024 - April 2024

Participated in servicing, overhaul, testing, and recommissioning of Wärtsilä 18V46 HFO engines.
Assisted in start-up and shutdown support activities, dismantling, inspection, cleaning,
reassembly, and recommissioning checks.
Conducted maintenance on fuel injection pumps, fuel valves, air-starting valves, and auxiliary
systems.
Serviced centrifugal water pumps, lubrication oil pumps, and sludge pumps, supporting cooling
water, lube oil, and effluent handling systems.
Applied systematic mechanical troubleshooting under supervision and followed plant safety and
operational procedures.
Maintained maintenance records, component histories, and condition monitoring
Documentation.

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables
Job role:
Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Attaché– Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

January 2024 - January 2024

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) – Kipevu III Power Plant

Mombasa, Kenya

January 2024 - January 2024

• Participated in servicing, overhaul, testing, and recommissioning of Wärtsilä 18V46 HFO engines.
• Assisted in start-up and shutdown support activities, dismantling, inspection, cleaning,
reassembly, and recommissioning checks.
• Conducted maintenance on fuel injection pumps, fuel valves, air-starting valves, and auxiliary
systems.
• Serviced centrifugal water pumps, lubrication oil pumps, and sludge pumps, supporting cooling
water, lube oil, and effluent handling systems.
• Applied systematic mechanical troubleshooting under supervision and followed plant safety and
operational procedures.
• Maintained maintenance records, component histories, and condition monitoring
Documentation.

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Mechanical Engineering Attaché– Industrial Plant Maintenance

January 2023 - April 2023

Ekaterra Tea Kenya

Kericho, Kenya

January 2023 - April 2023

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery, fans, steam systems,
conveyors, and rotating equipment.
• Monitored steam distribution, cooling airflow, and belt drives, ensuring stable plant operation.
• Conducted mechanical fault diagnosis, bearing replacement, welding, and fabrication works.
• Participated in safety audits and implementation of corrective actions.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering Trainee – Workshops & Plant Systems

January 2022 - January 2022

Technical University of Mombasa

Mombasa, Kenya

January 2022 - January 2022

• Gained hands-on exposure to mechanical, electrical, automotive, and plant workshops.
• Developed practical skills in machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment operation.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Education

Technical University of Mombasa

November 2025

November 2025

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Kenya

Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)

November 2025

November 2025

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Kenya

Gathirimu Girls' Technical High School

January 2018

January 2018

High school or equivalent, Analytical And Physical Chemistry

Kenya

Skills

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
AVIATION
Intermediate
AVIATION
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPUTER REPAIR
Intermediate
COMPUTER REPAIR
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Intermediate