Water Technician - Advanced

Responsibilities

• Direct the teams in the use of the right PPE for the job.
• Review the daily requirements of projects, document progress and notify managers of progress and challenges encountered.
• Provide appropriate field documentation, photographic records, charts and sketches for various TPA projects.
• Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content records, complete pyrometric records and determine the drying objectives.
• Calculate the load (content) of humidity in a building, calculate the cubic meters of the affected parts of the building and request additional support in projects affected by large water losses.
• Determine the electrical consumption of the drying equipment, the connection and operation of a 220/110 converter and the requirements of a temporary power source.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
• Attention to details.

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks.
• Create moisture maps using tools and knowledge provided.
• Supervise multiple crews simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Select appropriate disposal options and get release of liability for disposed items.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard.
• Working knowledge of IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
• Carry current IICRC ASD designation.
• Demonstrate mastery of BELFOR Water Damage Book.
• Demonstrate proper use of appropriate meters and IR camera, understanding of affected vs unaffected building materials and contents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification chart; electrical power spec and electrical circuits.
• Demonstrate mastery in the use of HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data.
• Demonstrated experience and working understanding and proficiency of a building environment, thermodynamics, psychrometry, "Burping" a building, containment of HVAC supply and/or return air (CAT 3/Mold).
• Possess 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 lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (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 collection of data and time.