Built around certainty,
performance, and people
What Drives Us
Our Mission
At RTI, culture is not separate from our work. Our Mission Statement, unchanged since our founding in April 2001, is built on four big ideas that capture our deepest organizational and personal commitments.
Honor God Always
We fulfill commitments, treat people with respect, steward resources wisely, and approach our work with integrity and accountability.
Help People Develop
We help Artisans grow professionally and personally through leadership development, mentorship, learning opportunities, and meaningful work.
Pursue Excellence
High-stakes operations demand disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering safe, predictable results every time.
Earn a Profit
Profitability should be earned by creating value that exceeds cost, allowing us to reinvest in innovation, people, technology, and long-term partnerships.
A Legacy of Evolution
From the beginning, our team has been passionate about efficiency, excellence, and innovation. Today, RTI supports refineries, petrochemical facilities, LNG operations, and offshore environments across the globe through integrated turnaround services, equipment cleaning, specialty chemistry, and consulting expertise delivered by more than 500 Artisans worldwide.
Our History
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2001
RTI Established
Refined Technologies is founded to challenge traditional shutdown and decontamination methods through chemistry-driven solutions.
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2005
QuikTurn® Patent Awarded
RTI secures the patent for QuikTurn®, helping redefine turnaround execution.
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2009
RX Programs Launched
RTI expands its chemistry portfolio with RX programs designed to address increasingly complex operational challenges.
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2015
Mechanical Rental Services Launched
RTI broadens its capabilities by introducing mechanical rental services to support industrial turnarounds and maintenance projects.
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2017-2020
International Footprint Established
RTI expands globally, establishing operations and support capabilities across Singapore, the Middle East, and Europe.
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2019
CruzAlta Launched
RTI extends its service platform through the launch of CruzAlta, providing consulting to drive operations performance improvement for industrial clients.
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2023
Finned Equipment Cleaning & RTI Offshore Launched
RTI adds specialized finned equipment cleaning capabilities and establishes RTI Offshore to support offshore operations.
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2025
Rizon Launched
RTI launches Rizon, expanding its portfolio of specialty chemistry solutions for refineries.
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Today
Integrated Industrial Platform
RTI delivers turnaround services, specialty chemistry, equipment cleaning, mechanical solutions, and consulting expertise through a global team of 500+ Artisans operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Careers
The Difference Our People Make
RTI believes the quality of our work starts with the quality of our people. That’s why we are intentional about who we hire, how we help people develop, and the standards we expect in the field.
Our Artisans are selected not only for technical capability, but for humility, accountability, grit, and a commitment to doing the work the right way. That commitment to culture creates teams our clients trust under pressure. In turn, projects run more smoothly, communication stay clear, and high-stakes work is executed with greater consistency.