Advanced Water Technician

About the Role

A Specialist in Water Damage - Advanced is an expert in the drying and repair of residential buildings, large commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, and their contents. They serve as local, regional, and national resources for BELFOR, with competencies including electronics and machinery management, books and documents, and specialized drying. This position is the highest level (Level 4) in the progressive Water Damage career path.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams in the use of appropriate PPE for the job.
• Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of challenges.
• Provide field documentation, including photographic records, charts, and sketches for TPA projects.
• Draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop moisture content records, complete psychrometric records, and determine drying objectives.
• Calculate humidity load in buildings, affected cubic meters, and request additional support for large water losses.
• Determine electrical consumption of drying equipment, manage 220/110 converters, and assess temporary power needs.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.
• Adhere to BELFOR standards for safeguarding client property.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Work under time constraints to meet deadlines, including periodic travel, night, and weekend work.
• Accurately report time worked, equipment, and consumables used.
• Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and required security training.
• Lead multiple teams in CAT (catastrophe) situations and take on significant production responsibility.

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks.
• Manage large loss sites or specialized remediation requirements.
• Create moisture maps using provided tools and knowledge.
• Supervise multiple crews simultaneously across projects.
• Select appropriate disposal options and secure liability releases for disposed items.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 (Water Damage Standard) and IICRC S520 (Mold Remediation Standard).
• Current IICRC ASD (Applied Structural Drying) designation.
• Mastery of BELFOR Water Damage Book and proper use of meters (e.g., HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter) and IR cameras.
• Understanding of affected vs. unaffected building materials and contents.
• Proficiency in air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification, electrical power specifications, and circuits.
• Demonstrated experience in building environments, thermodynamics, psychrometry, "Burping" a building, and containment of HVAC systems (CAT 3/Mold).
• Eligibility to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR’s policy.
• Sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• English language literacy and fluency.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Occasional assisted lifting (41+ lbs, up to 50% of the time).
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to use mobile devices for data and time collection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.