RT Film Interpreter

Position: Radiography Testing (RT) Film Interpreter – Level II

Domain: Boiler pressure-part fabrication – coil joints (waterwall, economizer, superheater and other coils)

Number of Positions: 2

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Pune, Pimpri

Role Summary

The RT Film Interpreter – Level II will review and interpret radiographs (films and digital radiographs) of boiler coil weld joints and evaluate their acceptance as per ASME Section I, ASME Section V, ASME Section VIII, and IBR requirements. The role also covers inspection of coils against approved drawings and the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), preparation and review of RT and inspection reports, and coordination with QA/QC and Client / TPI representatives. The candidate must be able to support workshop activities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret RT films and digital radiographs of weld joints.
• Evaluate weld indications and decide acceptance as per applicable ASME Section I, ASME Section V, ASME Section VIII, and IBR requirements.
• Review radiographs of waterwall, economizer, superheater, and other boiler coil joints (boiler coil joint radiograph review experience is mandatory).
• Check radiograph identification, coverage, and image quality before evaluating each joint.
• Inspect coils as per approved drawings and the QAP, including joint identification against drawings.
• Prepare and review RT reports and inspection reports, recording acceptance status and any repair or re-radiography requirement.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and with Client / Third-Party Inspection representatives during inspection activities, presenting findings and closing queries.
• Support workshop activities independently, working with production, welding, and NDT teams.
• Follow site safety and radiation-safety requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid RT Interpretation Level II certification.
• Proven experience in inspection and interpretation of waterwall, economizer, superheater, and other boiler coil joints.
• Sound knowledge of ASME and IBR code requirements related to inspection and Radiography Testing.
• Ability to support workshop activities independently.

Skills and Competencies

• Accurate recognition and classification of weld discontinuities on radiographs.
• Working knowledge of radiographic technique and image-quality requirements (IQI, density, identification markers).
• Ability to read approved drawings, weld maps, and QAPs.
• Comfortable reviewing both film and digital radiographs.
• Clear, accurate report writing and record keeping.
• Good communication and coordination with QA/QC, production, and TPI teams.

Codes and Reference Documents

• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section I (Power Boilers), Section V (Nondestructive Examination), Section VIII (Pressure Vessels)
• Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR)
• Approved drawings, QAP, and client specifications (applicable editions as per contract)

Deliverables

• Weld-wise radiograph interpretation records (film and digital)
• RT reports and inspection reports (prepared or reviewed)
• Lists of rejected joints with repair or re-radiography recommendations

What Candidates Must Submit

• Updated CV
• Copies of RT Level II certification(s)
• Details of previous experience in boiler / coil joint RT interpretation, including project references
• Availability and commercial expectation on a man-month basis

Profiles without a valid RT Level II certification or boiler coil joint RT interpretation experience cannot be considered.