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 the weld area on Tank A12, record each discontinuity with size, location and type, photograph and…
Identify and classify flaws or defects
+Inspect the weld area on Tank A12, record each discontinuity with size, location and type, photograph and classify them per ASME Section IX and company weld acceptance criteria, then file the complete defect log and notify fabrication lead Mike Harris today.
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Select appropriate NDT methods for materials
+Review base metal and weld procedure for Pump Skid B, choose the NDT methods that will detect the expected…
Select appropriate NDT methods for materials
+Review base metal and weld procedure for Pump Skid B, choose the NDT methods that will detect the expected discontinuities on carbon steel—magnetic particle for surface breaks, ultrasonic for internal flaws, and dye penetrant where geometry allows—note equipment, acceptance criteria and schedule for tomorrow with QA manager Sofia Lee.
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Inspect materials and structures for flaws
+Perform a hands-on inspection of the gantry leg welds at bay 4, run visual checks then follow with magnetic…
Inspect materials and structures for flaws
+Perform a hands-on inspection of the gantry leg welds at bay 4, run visual checks then follow with magnetic particle and phased-array scans where indications appear, log readings, attach images and calibration certificates, and send the inspection report to site superintendent Carlos Ramirez by end of shift.
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The daily work16
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
+Review the tensile, bend and radiographic test records for Line 12 welds against ASME Section IX and the…
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
+Review the tensile, bend and radiographic test records for Line 12 welds against ASME Section IX and the project specification, flag any nonconformance with clear rejection reasons, and prepare a signed evaluation report for client review by Thursday.
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Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
+Assign trainees to the orbital UT and dye-penetrant stations for the week, brief them on acceptance criteria…
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
+Assign trainees to the orbital UT and dye-penetrant stations for the week, brief them on acceptance criteria and safety, review their first-day test records, correct technique errors in writing, and submit the trainee performance summary to the QC manager on Friday.
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Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
+Collect the hardness, electrical conductivity and flow test readings for the new batch of filler material,…
Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
+Collect the hardness, electrical conductivity and flow test readings for the new batch of filler material, compare results to the material datasheet and project limits, note any deviations with probable cause, and file the validated material report with procurement today.
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Conduct dye-penetrant testing for surface flaws
+Prepare the joint for dye-penetrant inspection, apply cleaner and penetrant, develop and record indications,…
Conduct dye-penetrant testing for surface flaws
+Prepare the joint for dye-penetrant inspection, apply cleaner and penetrant, develop and record indications, classify any surface flaws by size and location against the acceptance table, photograph defects and issue the inspection record by end of shift.
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Calibrate testing instruments against standards
+Verify calibration of thickness gauge, UT probe and reference blocks against the laboratory standards, log…
Calibrate testing instruments against standards
+Verify calibration of thickness gauge, UT probe and reference blocks against the laboratory standards, log the correction factors and next calibration due dates, sign the calibration certificates and distribute copies to the shop supervisor before tomorrow shift change.
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Analyze echo patterns and radiographs
+Review ultrasonic A-scan and through-thickness radiograph images from Panel B, interpret echo patterns and…
Analyze echo patterns and radiographs
+Review ultrasonic A-scan and through-thickness radiograph images from Panel B, interpret echo patterns and film density against the acceptance criteria, mark and measure any indications, and write a defect report with recommendations for repair by close of business.
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Prepare detailed inspection reports
+Prepare the weld inspection report for Job 4827: include joint ID, welding procedure, consumables, test…
Prepare detailed inspection reports
+Prepare the weld inspection report for Job 4827: include joint ID, welding procedure, consumables, test instrument serial numbers, porosity and crack measurements, attach radiographs and ultrasonic waveforms, and deliver a signed, print-ready report to QA by Tuesday morning.
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Follow radiation safety protocols
+Log my radiation exposure and source checks from today's NDT session, confirm dosimeter readings, list…
Follow radiation safety protocols
+Log my radiation exposure and source checks from today's NDT session, confirm dosimeter readings, list radiation signage and barriers used, note any deviations from the control plan, and send the signed safety log to Health Physics by end of shift.
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Maintain safety and quality standards
+Update the site quality and safety checklist for Line B welds to reflect today's findings: include corrective…
Maintain safety and quality standards
+Update the site quality and safety checklist for Line B welds to reflect today's findings: include corrective actions for incomplete preheat, confirm welders' qualifications, add required PPE checks, and circulate to Construction and QA before toolbox talk tomorrow.
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Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Draft a concise briefing for the project manager and the client rep summarising non-destructive test results…
Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Draft a concise briefing for the project manager and the client rep summarising non-destructive test results on Tank C: list passed and failed welds, immediate risks, recommended rework, include two key radiographs, and request a decision on containment by Friday noon.
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Perform testing activities
+Run ultrasonic thickness and penetration tests on welds 10 through 18, record equipment serials, calibration…
Perform testing activities
+Run ultrasonic thickness and penetration tests on welds 10 through 18, record equipment serials, calibration status, raw readings and environmental conditions, flag any anomalies over the threshold, and upload the data set to the project folder before leaving site.
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Report based on the observed results
+Write the results report from the observed NDT on Pipeline A: state which welds failed, reference the…
Report based on the observed results
+Write the results report from the observed NDT on Pipeline A: state which welds failed, reference the measurement tables, describe the defect types and locations with photos, recommend disposition, and submit the signed report to QA and Procurement by 1600 today.
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Quality standards
+Confirm that welds on Vessel A meet the project quality standard WPS-34 by reviewing the inspection…
Quality standards
+Confirm that welds on Vessel A meet the project quality standard WPS-34 by reviewing the inspection checklist, compare measured weld profiles and consumable traceability to the standard, and flag any nonconformances to Martin in QA by Wednesday morning.
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Use testing equipment
+Set up the ultrasonic probe and magnetic particle kit for Joint B-12, run the required calibration block…
Use testing equipment
+Set up the ultrasonic probe and magnetic particle kit for Joint B-12, run the required calibration block checks, record equipment serials and calibration results, then notify Foreman Lee if any instrument fails so tests stop immediately.
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Record test data
+Enter the day’s test readings for Plate C — hardness, UT amplitude, and MPI indications — into the inspection…
Record test data
+Enter the day’s test readings for Plate C — hardness, UT amplitude, and MPI indications — into the inspection log, attach photos and batch numbers, and save a filtered report showing all readings outside tolerance for the fabrication manager.
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Non-destructive testing
+Perform a full non-destructive test sequence on Spool D-7 using phased-array UT and MPI where required,…
Non-destructive testing
+Perform a full non-destructive test sequence on Spool D-7 using phased-array UT and MPI where required, document acceptance criteria used, save raw instrument traces and inspection summary, and raise a hold tag if any defect exceeds the allowable size.
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