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)
• 23+ years hands-on mitigation experience
• Strong understanding of structural drying and moisture mapping
• Ability to interpret and apply IICRC standards in the field
• Valid drivers 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.