Restoration Crew Chief

Benefits:

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

Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | On-Call Rotation Required

OCI Restoration, an IICRC Certified Firm
, is seeking an experienced Restoration 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.

The Restoration 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.