Aspire FLP Trainee – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide structured exposure and hands-on learning opportunities to high-potential graduates, enabling them to build core professional skills and experience, and develop readiness for future roles within the institution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to support project activities.
• Monitor project progress and maintain technical documentation and project records.
• Support routine inspections, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of plant systems.
• Assist with sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives to improve operational performance.
• Participate in cross-functional learning opportunities across Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, update project documentation, and communicate progress with stakeholders.
• Perform other project-related duties assigned to support departmental objectives.

Note: All FLP trainees are expected to undertake both operational and routine responsibilities within their assigned departments, in addition to contributing to project-based assignments.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline
• 0-1 years of experience in related fields.
• Knowledge of HVAC or building services systems.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Primary Location

Pakistan

Organisation

Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

31/08/2026, 9:32:19 AM

Closing Date

01/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM