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.
The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries. The IICRC, originally named the International Institute of Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Inc. (IICUC), was founded in 1972 by Ed York. Since starting in 1972, the IICRC has evolved into a global organization with more than 49,000 active Certified Technicians and more than 6,500 Certified Firms around the world.
The IICRC is managed by its Board of Directors, which is composed of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC’s Shareholders. The Board of Directors’ function is to represent the various interests of the applicants while leading the direction of the organization. The Board of Directors meets four times per year and is tasked with the responsibility of helping shape future policies of the organization and uphold the standards that help shape the industry.