RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
(RT) JOBS.
The gold standard for volumetric inspection. Reveal internal discontinuities in welds and castings using Gamma or X-Ray radiation.
MISSION OBJECTIVES
THE VOLUMETRIC STANDARD
You see what others can't. As a Radiographer, you harness the power of Iridium-192 or X-Ray tubes to capture the internal structure of critical assets. Whether you are crawling a pipeline in the mud or shooting precision castings in a bunker, your film provides the permanent record of quality. You balance high-production speed with the absolute rigidity of radiation safety.
- Calculate exposure times based on source strength (Curies), material thickness, and film speed.
- Establish restricted areas with physical barricades and verify boundaries with a calibrated survey meter.
- Process radiographic film in darkroom environments controlling temperature and development time.
- Interpret developed radiographs to identify slag, porosity, and lack of fusion per code acceptance criteria..
Latest Radiographic Testing Opportunities
PERSONNEL
STOP COOKING IN THE DARKROOM.
- CREW DYNAMICS Don't get stuck with a "passenger." Find a rig where the partner pulls their weight and knows the routine.
- PROJECT TYPE Choose your grind. Select from high-speed Pipeline production (cranking) or precision Plant maintenance work.
- SAFETY CULTURE Your dose matters. Target companies that actually respect the barricade tape and maintain their equipment.
- FILM vs. DIGITAL Pick your medium. Stick to the art of wet film processing or transition to CRT/DR digital acquisition.
RECRUITMENT
REDUCE RESHOOT RATES.
- SHOT PRODUCTION Identify techs capable of high-volume weld counts per shift without sacrificing image quality.
- DENSITY CONTROL Hire technicians who understand the H&D curve and hit the target density range on the first shot.
- CODE PROFICIENCY Target Level IIs who know the specific acceptance criteria for ASME Sec V, VIII, or API 1104.
- SAFETY RECORDS Minimize liability. Screen for candidates with clean safety histories and valid state/federal cards.
