Freelance Technical Trainer Required Principles, Applications & Performance of Pumps, Compressors

Freelance Technical Trainer Required for Principles, Applications & Performance of Pumps, Compressors and Turbines

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Trainer to conduct a specialised industrial training programme on the Principles, Applications and Performance of Pumps, Compressors and Turbines. The ideal professional will have strong technical expertise, engaging facilitation skills, and proven experience delivering engineering-focused training to industry personnel.

Training Overview

The programme covers:

• Fundamentals of liquid and gas systems
• Pump types, construction and performance
• Compressor types, operations and troubleshooting
• Turbine design, operating principles and maintenance
• System behaviour, performance curves, and operating efficiencies
• Practical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and failure analysis

The trainer must deliver technical concepts clearly, using real-world examples, case studies, and interactive activities.

Trainer Responsibilities

• Deliver a 5-day structured technical training programme (face-to-face or virtual)
• Prepare and customise training materials where needed
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, and turbines across industrial settings
• Provide case studies, examples, and simulations to reinforce learning
• Facilitate discussions, group work and practical exercises
• Assess participant understanding and provide technical guidance
• Submit session reports, attendance records and feedback summaries
• Ensure a professional and engaging learning environment Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional certifications in rotating equipment, machinery reliability, or turbomachinery (preferred)
• Training-of-trainers (TOT) certification is an advantage

Required Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum 10 years hands-on industry experience in pumps, compressors and turbines
• Strong background in rotating machinery operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, water treatment, or process industries
• Proven record of conducting technical or engineering training programmes
• Familiarity with NPSH, performance curves, vibration analysis, failure modes, preventive maintenance and real-world industrial challenges
• Ability to simplify complex engineering concepts for mixed-level participants

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage technicians, engineers, and supervisors
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Practical orientation with real-world operational insights
• Professional attitude and reliability

How to Apply

Interested freelance trainers should submit:

• Updated CV
• Summary of relevant training experience
• Sample training outline or slides (if available)
• Professional references

Please send applications to:
info@solomonpeoplesolutions.com
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and demo session.

TRAININING DETAILS:

INTRODUCTION

This training programme on the Principles, Applications and Performance of Pumps, Compressors and Turbines provides a practical overview of rotating equipment commonly used across process, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries. Participants begin by exploring the fundamentals of fluid behaviour—pressure, head, flow, and system losses—before progressing to pump, compressor, and turbine designs, their components, performance characteristics, and operating principles. The course also addresses best practices for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

Key learning highlights include:

• Strengthened understanding of fluid flow principles

• Optimised operation and maintenance of rotating equipment

• Improved troubleshooting confidence to prevent recurring failures

• Enhanced ability to control maintenance costs by avoiding unplanned outages

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Explain key fluid mechanics concepts relevant to rotating equipment

• Identify different categories of pumps, compressors, and turbines and their terminology

• Interpret and use pump performance curves and system requirements

• Operate pumps and compressors at or near their design efficiency

• Describe turbine types, components, and performance characteristics

• Troubleshoot common issues in rotating machinery

• Apply sound principles for equipment selection, operation, and maintenance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This programme is ideal for:

• Technicians and Operators

• Graduate and Junior Engineers

• Mechanical and Process Engineers

• Plant and Maintenance Engineers

• Instrumentation and Maintenance Specialists

• Technologists and Facility Operators

• Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Project Leads

It also benefits anyone seeking to update their knowledge of pump, compressor, and turbine technologies and apply effective operational and maintenance strategies.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course uses a blend of presentations, simulations, case studies, practical exercises, and guided discussions. Real-world examples help reinforce core concepts, while hands‑on problem‑solving promotes deeper understanding. Participants receive digital and printed course materials for future reference.

TRAINING SUMMARY

Participants will gain comprehensive insight into the behaviour, performance, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and turbines in diverse operating conditions. The programme equips them to design and implement proactive maintenance approaches, improve equipment reliability, and minimise failures.

Key outcomes include:

• Understanding of reciprocating and rotating equipment operation

• Ability to assess equipment condition

• Improved communication with equipment vendors

• Skills to specify and select new or replacement equipment

• Enhanced capability to troubleshoot rotating machinery

TRAINING OUTLINE

Day 1: Introduction and Fluid Laws

• Overview of pump, compressor, and turbine fundamentals

• Liquid and gas behaviour

• Understanding head

• Types of flow and associated losses

• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

Day 2: Pumping Systems and Pump Performance

• Pump types: centrifugal and positive displacement

• Key performance parameters: head, capacity, efficiency, power, NPSH

• Pump and system curves

• Reciprocating and rotary pump designs

• Dynamic pump types: centrifugal, axial, mixed‑flow, multistage

• Sealing systems: gland packing and mechanical seals

Day 3: Compressors – Types and Performance

• Positive displacement compressors: reciprocating, diaphragm

• Rotary compressors: screw, lobe, sliding vane, liquid ring

• Dynamic compressors: centrifugal and axial

• Operational principles and performance curves

• Surging and choking

Day 4: Turbines – Construction and Operation

• Overview of turbine types

• Gas and steam turbine fundamentals

• Key components

• Nozzles, stator and rotor assemblies

• Blade geometry and flow characteristics

• Gas turbine working cycle and P‑V representation

• Turbine staging

Day 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Failure modes and analysis

• Troubleshooting methodologies

• Common equipment faults

• Preventive maintenance planning

• Vibration issues: imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing and gear defects, oil whirl, blade issues

• Cavitation and water hammer: causes and solutions

• Review and course wrap‑up

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: AED100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week