What it pays
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Half of all Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in the U.S. earn more than $78,350 a year — the middle 80% land between $47,030 and $118,330. About 59,930 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$78,350typical pay / year
59,930people in this work
$118,330+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing3
Identify and classify flaws or defects
+Inspect Panel A in Bay 3, flag and photograph each raised blister, inclusion, and adhesion failure, classify…
Identify and classify flaws or defects
+Inspect Panel A in Bay 3, flag and photograph each raised blister, inclusion, and adhesion failure, classify defects by type and severity per ISO coating criteria, then enter findings into the daily quality report.
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Select appropriate NDT methods for materials
+Choose the nondestructive tests for the new stainless steel skid: plan ultrasonic thickness mapping for…
Select appropriate NDT methods for materials
+Choose the nondestructive tests for the new stainless steel skid: plan ultrasonic thickness mapping for corrosion-prone areas, magnetic particle for weld seams, and adhesion pull tests for coated surfaces; note access and prep needs.
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Inspect materials and structures for flaws
+Perform a full inspection of Girder 14: conduct visual, ultrasonic, and dye-penetrant checks on welds,…
Inspect materials and structures for flaws
+Perform a full inspection of Girder 14: conduct visual, ultrasonic, and dye-penetrant checks on welds, document all indications with photo references and coordinates, and file the inspection report for engineering review.
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The daily work16
Prepare detailed inspection reports
+Write the full site inspection report for the Ternbay storage tank coating survey completed today: include…
Prepare detailed inspection reports
+Write the full site inspection report for the Ternbay storage tank coating survey completed today: include inspector name, equipment used, adhesion and thickness readings with units, locations tied to drawing A-12, photos numbered 1–14, non-conformances with clause references, and a clear recommendation for client review by Tuesday.
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Follow radiation safety protocols
+Prepare the radiation safety checklist for the gamma wet film thickness gauge use on Platform C: list…
Follow radiation safety protocols
+Prepare the radiation safety checklist for the gamma wet film thickness gauge use on Platform C: list authorised personnel, required badges and limits, step-by-step handling and storage, emergency contacts, and sign-off lines before any measurements start this shift.
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Maintain safety and quality standards
+Update the site quality and safety log to reflect today’s inspections on Bay 3: note completed PPE audits,…
Maintain safety and quality standards
+Update the site quality and safety log to reflect today’s inspections on Bay 3: note completed PPE audits, surface prep acceptance, coating batch numbers, any hold points, corrective actions assigned to Javier and Maria with due dates, and the current QA score.
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Perform testing activities
+Log and prioritise today’s non-destructive tests on deck plates: list test type, serial number of the probe,…
Perform testing activities
+Log and prioritise today’s non-destructive tests on deck plates: list test type, serial number of the probe, calibrated reading, exact location grid, pass/fail, and schedule any re-tests with John on Thursday morning.
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Report based on the observed results
+Compose the results report for Client Services covering adhesion, porosity and holiday testing on Tank F:…
Report based on the observed results
+Compose the results report for Client Services covering adhesion, porosity and holiday testing on Tank F: present measured values, acceptance against specification 09-17, deviations highlighted, impact on schedule, and an instruction to client whether to accept or require touch-up.
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Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
+Review the attached adhesion and holiday detector test reports, compare results to the project coating…
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
+Review the attached adhesion and holiday detector test reports, compare results to the project coating specification and SSPC/NACE criteria, flag any out-of-spec readings with severity and required rework, then produce a signed compliance summary for the client by Wednesday.
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Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
+Assign daily duties for the two NDT trainees on the grit blasting area, observe their wet-film-thickness and…
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
+Assign daily duties for the two NDT trainees on the grit blasting area, observe their wet-film-thickness and adhesion tests, correct technique where needed, record competency gaps and schedule the remedial session with procurement by Friday morning.
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Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
+Collect the rheometer viscosity curves and voltage/current logs from the last three batches, compare against…
Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
+Collect the rheometer viscosity curves and voltage/current logs from the last three batches, compare against the coating technical data sheet and acceptance limits, note any batches requiring retest, and prepare a short findings memo for the coatings engineer by close of business today.
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Conduct dye-penetrant testing for surface flaws
+Perform dye-penetrant inspections on the six weld seams listed in the pack, document precleaning, developer…
Conduct dye-penetrant testing for surface flaws
+Perform dye-penetrant inspections on the six weld seams listed in the pack, document precleaning, developer dwell times and all indications with photos, classify each indication per the acceptance criteria, and submit the signed NDT form to QA before the end of shift.
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Calibrate testing instruments against standards
+Calibrate the dry-film-thickness gauge and the ultrasonic thickness meter to the traceable standards in the…
Calibrate testing instruments against standards
+Calibrate the dry-film-thickness gauge and the ultrasonic thickness meter to the traceable standards in the calibration kit, log pre- and post-calibration readings, attach calibration stickers to instruments, and upload the certificate and ledger entry before starting inspections tomorrow.
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Analyze echo patterns and radiographs
+Review the ultrasonic echo files and radiograph images from the recent plate inspections, annotate probable…
Analyze echo patterns and radiographs
+Review the ultrasonic echo files and radiograph images from the recent plate inspections, annotate probable flaw types and locations, measure indication sizes against acceptance criteria, and deliver a defect report with recommended disposition to the inspection manager by tomorrow morning.
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Quality standards
+Confirm the coating specification for Tank A7 against the contract standard, inspect adhesion and film…
Quality standards
+Confirm the coating specification for Tank A7 against the contract standard, inspect adhesion and film thickness samples taken this morning, note any deviations, and produce a one-page pass/fail summary for the site QA manager by 4pm.
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Use testing equipment
+Calibrate the adhesion tester and dry film micrometer, run verification checks on the two test racks at Bay…
Use testing equipment
+Calibrate the adhesion tester and dry film micrometer, run verification checks on the two test racks at Bay 3, log instrument readings and any anomalies, and flag equipment faults to maintenance before the afternoon shift starts.
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Record test data
+Enter today's adhesion, thickness, and holiday detector results for Line B into the project test register,…
Record test data
+Enter today's adhesion, thickness, and holiday detector results for Line B into the project test register, ensure units and sample IDs match the field sheets, and save a time-stamped export for the client folder.
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Report test findings
+Draft the test findings report for the north jetty inspection: summarize measured film thickness ranges,…
Report test findings
+Draft the test findings report for the north jetty inspection: summarize measured film thickness ranges, adhesion failures, percent coverage, list photos and defects, and send the signed report to the site superintendent and client rep by end of day.
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Non-destructive testing
+Perform the scheduled non-destructive inspection on Pipeline C: run ultrasonic thickness scans at the marked…
Non-destructive testing
+Perform the scheduled non-destructive inspection on Pipeline C: run ultrasonic thickness scans at the marked locations, record indications greater than acceptance criteria, attach probe traces, and raise immediate stop-work notices for any critical defects.
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