Mitigation Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Mitigation Crew Chief  OCI Restoration – IICRC Certified Firm
Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | On-Call Rotation Required

OCI Restoration, an IICRC Certified Firm , is seeking an experienced Mitigation Crew Chief to lead water, fire, mold, and specialty mitigation projects in the Raleigh, NC market.

This is an opportunity to work under a Triple Master Educated Restorer in a growing restoration company committed to IICRC standards, proper documentation, and doing mitigation the right way.

We are building a serious restoration operation — not a production-only model.

Position Overview

The Mitigation Crew Chief is responsible for:

• Leading field crews on residential and light commercial losses 
• Executing mitigation projects in accordance with ANSI/IICRC S500, S520, and S700 standards
• Developing and adjusting drying strategies based on psychrometrics and job conditions 
• Maintaining accurate documentation, moisture logs, and photo records 
• Serving as the primary on-site contact for property owners and adjusters 
• Identifying scope changes and communicating with management 

This role requires both technical competence and leadership maturity.

Required Qualifications

• WRT certification (Required)
• 2–3+ years hands-on mitigation experience 
• Strong understanding of structural drying and moisture mapping 
• Ability to interpret and apply IICRC standards in the field 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation 

Preferred Certifications

• ASD 
• FSRT 
• AMRT 
• OCT or other advanced certifications 

Candidates actively pursuing Master-level certifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tools & Equipment

• Employees provide their own basic hand tools 
• OCI Restoration provides all mitigation equipment, specialty tools, PPE, meters, and consumables 

We invest in proper equipment and expect it to be used correctly.

Compensation & Growth

• Highly competitive hourly pay based on experience and certifications 
• Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 
• On-call and emergency response opportunities 
• Commission and performance-based incentives tied to job execution, documentation quality, and leadership 
• Paid holidays, Vacation and sick days
• Paid IICRC continuing education and certification advancement 
• Company provided shirts and Brunt safety boots every year. 
• Advancement path into Lead Crew Chief and Mitigation Management roles 

We are building long-term leaders — not just job fillers.

About OCI Restoration

OCI Restoration is a locally, veteran-owned restoration company serving Raleigh and surrounding areas. As an IICRC Certified Firm, we are committed to proper training, adherence to standards, and building a professional restoration culture.

When life is at its worst, we are at our best.

If you are a certified professional who takes pride in proper drying, accurate documentation, and leading crews the right way, we would like to speak with you.