A leading vocational and technical institution operating at a national level and playing a strategic role in workforce development and skills transformation.

The organization partners closely with government entities, international development partners, and the private sector.

The organization delivers industry-driven programs that combine practical training, modern facilities, and strong private-sector partnerships to ensure graduates are equipped with relevant, in-demand skills.

With a focus on quality, innovation, and employability, the institution adopts a competency-based learning model and continuously updates its programs to respond to evolving economic and workforce requirements. It operates across multiple locations in Jordan and serves a diverse student population, contributing to national workforce development and economic growth.

The organization offers a professional, collaborative work environment and is committed to investing in its people through continuous learning, clear career paths, and a strong performance-driven culture.

General Role Description

The Trainer for Industrial Mechanics and Piping Systems is a technical expert responsible for preparing students to build the "arteries" of industrial plants. This role covers the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of complex piping networks that carry water, steam, chemicals, and fuel.

Acting as a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO), the Trainer guides learners through the Three-Layer Workshop Concept—from basic threading and joining to complex plant commissioning. The Trainer is responsible for executing the Blended Training Model, ensuring that foundational theory (e.g., isometric symbols, P&ID reading, fluid dynamics) is delivered via Flipped Learning so that workshop time is reserved for high-value activities like TIG welding, System Pressure Testing, and Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Technical Instruction & Workshop Management

• Safety & Preparation: Enforce strict safety rules, specifically Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hot work permits. Train students to read P&ID and isometric drawings, plan pipe routes, take site measurements, and prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Fabrication & Installation: Supervise the cutting, threading, forming, and joining of pipes using approved methods (welding, bolting, couplings). Instruct on the correct installation of pipe supports, hangers, and anchors, ensuring proper slope for drainage and flow.
• Fittings & Accessories: Teach the correct installation of valves, reducers, strainers, and critical components like steam traps and expansion joints to prevent system failure.
• Equipment Connection: Guide students in connecting mechanical equipment—pumps, compressors, boilers, and heat exchangers—to the piping network, ensuring alignment and stress-free connections.
• Testing & Inspection: Supervise rigorous hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to detect leaks and verify system integrity before commissioning.
• Controls & Instrumentation: Instruct on installing basic control components: mounting control panels, connecting pressure/temperature/flow sensors, and configuring regulators and safety switches.
• Commissioning & Maintenance: Teach the commissioning process, troubleshooting system issues (e.g., water hammer, cavitation), and completing technical documentation and maintenance records.

B. Pedagogical Leadership & Methodology

• Flipped Learning Facilitation: Manage the delivery of theory (e.g., thermal expansion coefficients, valve types) via the LMS. Ensure students arrive at the workshop ready to fabricate.
• Scaffolding & Mentorship: Monitor learner progress during complex tasks—such as calculating a rolling offset or aligning a pump flange—providing targeted mentorship within their "Zone of Proximal Development" (ZPD).
• Green TVET Integration: Embed sustainability by teaching leak detection to prevent resource loss, proper insulation to conserve thermal energy, and responsible material usage to minimize scrap.

C. Digital Pedagogy & Data-Driven Intervention

• 3D Visualization: Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D) to show students 3D models of piping networks, helping them visualize complex routing before cutting material.
• Predictive Analytics (TIP): Analyse engagement data to identify students struggling with spatial visualization (isometrics) and intervene early using the Trainer Intervention Protocol.
• AI-Enhanced Content: Act as the "Human-in-the-Loop" to validate AI-generated safety quizzes (e.g., identifying correct PPE for acid lines).

D. Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Competency-Based Assessment: Conduct continuous assessments where learners must demonstrate mastery of specific tasks (e.g., "Fabricate a spool piece to tolerance ±1mm") before progressing.
• Process-Based Tracking: Use digital tools to track the process of installation (e.g., proper root gap in welding, correct torque sequence on flanges) as verifiable evidence of competency.
• Joint Industry Assessment: Collaborate with private sector SMEs to conduct final practical assessments, ensuring graduates meet the standards of the oil & gas or processing industries.

E. Institutional Sustainability & Income Generation

• Income Generating Activities (IGAs): Design and deliver upskilling courses for industry professionals (e.g., "Certified Pipe Welder 6G," "Industrial Valve Maintenance").
• Consultancy: Provide technical consultancy to local factories on piping system optimization and steam trap surveys.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Alternative: A specialized Vocational Diploma with extensive (5+ years) high-level industry experience in industrial piping.

Experience

• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial pipefitting, plant construction, or maintenance.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in ASME B31.1/B31.3 codes, Welding processes (SMAW/TIG), and Reading P&IDs is mandatory.
• Instrumentation: Experience with installing and troubleshooting basic field instrumentation (sensors, gauges) is required.

Certifications

• Technical: Industry certifications such as NCCER Pipefitting, API 570 (Piping Inspector), or equivalent local certifications are highly desirable.
• Safety: Certified in Confined Space Entry and Hot Work Safety.
• Pedagogical: A certified "Training of Trainers" (ToT) qualification.

4. Essential Competencies

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

• Fabrication Mastery: Expertise in cutting, threading, and bending pipes of various materials (Carbon Steel, Stainless, PVC).
• Rigging & Lifting: Ability to safely rig and lift heavy spool pieces and valves.
• Instrumentation: Ability to install and verify the operation of flow, pressure, and temperature instruments.

Power Skills (Soft Skills & Attitudes)

• Spatial Reasoning: Ability to visualize 3D pipe routes from 2D isometric drawings.
• Safety Consciousness: Unwavering commitment to safety when working with high-pressure systems.
• Precision: Attention to detail in measurements and alignment to prevent stress on connected equipment.

Digital & AI Competencies

• CAD Literacy: Basic proficiency in viewing and manipulating 3D piping models.
• LMS Proficiency: Ability to track student progress and theory validation online.