Rtfi technician

Job Purpose

To perform radiographic film interpretation (RTFI) activities for welded joints and fabricated components, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable international codes and standards. The role is responsible for identifying welding discontinuities, preparing interpretation reports, and supporting quality assurance activities throughout the fabrication process.

Job Purpose

To perform radiographic film interpretation (RTFI) activities for welded joints and fabricated components, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable international codes and standards. The role is responsible for identifying welding discontinuities, preparing interpretation reports, and supporting quality assurance activities throughout the fabrication process.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret radiographic films and digital radiographic images of welds, piping systems, pressure vessels, and structural components.

Evaluate radiographs for weld discontinuities including:

Porosity

Slag Inclusions

Lack of Fusion

Lack of Penetration

Cracks

Undercuts

Tungsten Inclusions

Miscellaneous weld defects

Review radiographs against applicable acceptance criteria.

Verify film quality, density, sensitivity, and image quality indicators (IQI).

Prepare RT film interpretation reports and maintain inspection records.

Coordinate with QA/QC Engineers, Welding Inspectors, and Production teams regarding repair and re-inspection requirements.

Ensure traceability of welds, radiographic films, and inspection reports.

Participate in client and third-party inspections.

Maintain RT film storage, indexing, and retrieval systems.

Assist in preparing manufacturing record books (MRB) and quality dossiers.

Ensure compliance with HSE requirements related to NDT operations.

Educational Qualification

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Technology, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.

Higher Secondary qualification with extensive RT interpretation experience may also be considered.

Certification Requirements

Valid RT Level II Certification as per:

ASNT SNT-TC-1 A

ISO 9712

PCN

Equivalent internationally recognized certification

Additional certifications in UT, MT, and PT will be an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in NDT and RT Film Interpretation.

At least 3 years of experience in Offshore Oil & Gas, Modular Fabrication, Shipyard, EPC, or Heavy Engineering projects.

Experience in interpretation of:

Structural Steel Welds

Piping Welds

Pressure Vessels

Process Equipment

Offshore Modules and Skids

Technical Knowledge

ASME Section V

ASME Section VIII

ASME B31.3

AWS D1.1

API Codes as applicable

Project Quality Plan (PQP)

Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)

Offshore fabrication quality requirements

Key Skills

RT Film Interpretation

Weld Defect Evaluation

NDT Documentation & Reporting

Quality Control Procedures

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Report Writing

Computer Proficiency (MS Office)

Team Coordination

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Quality Awareness

Integrity & Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Safety Focus

Preferred Industry Experience

Offshore Modular Fabrication Yards

Oil & Gas EPC Projects

Shipbuilding & Marine Fabrication

Pressure Vessel Manufacturing

Process Module Fabrication

Structural Steel Fabrication

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