Water Damage Specialist - Advanced

BELFOR Franchise Group•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The Advanced Water Damage Specialist is an expert in drying and repairing residential, large commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and their contents. Specialists serve as local, regional, and national resources for BELFOR. Their expertise includes managing electronics and machinery, books and documents, and specialized drying. They assess and size large losses, specify appropriate heat- and desiccant-based drying systems, understand the electrical demands of drying equipment and temporary power needs, read plans and floor plans, and incorporate HVAC systems into drying strategies. During catastrophe situations, advanced specialists may lead multiple teams and take on significant production responsibility. This is level 4, the highest level in BELFOR’s progressive Water Damage career path. The role involves supervising and performing water damage work, documenting project conditions and progress, coordinating crews and equipment, and meeting customer service, safety, and project deadlines. Periodic travel and work at night or on weekends may be required.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard.
Working knowledge of the IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
Current IICRC ASD designation.
Demonstrated mastery of the BELFOR Water Damage Book.
Demonstrate proper use of appropriate meters and an infrared camera, and understanding of affected versus unaffected building materials and contents.
Demonstrate understanding of air-mover calculations, the LGR dehumidification chart, electrical power specifications, and electrical circuits.
Demonstrate mastery in using a HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter, or equivalent, and recording data.
Demonstrated experience, working understanding, and proficiency in building environments, thermodynamics, psychrometry, “burping” a building, and containment of HVAC supply and/or return air for CAT 3 or mold work.
Be eligible to operate a motor vehicle under BELFOR’s vehicle policy.
Have a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
English literacy and fluency.
Ability to work with time constraints and meet specific deadlines.
Ability to use mobile devices to collect data and record time.
Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds; occasional assisted lifting of 41 pounds or more, up to 50% of the time.
Ability to access and move in tight spaces.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and kneel for sustained periods.

Responsibilities

Direct teams in using the appropriate personal protective equipment for each job.
Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of progress and challenges.
Provide field documentation, photographic records, charts, and sketches for TPA projects.
Draw sketches and read plans and floor plans; develop humidity-content records, complete psychrometric records, and determine drying objectives.
Calculate building moisture load and the cubic meters of affected areas, and request additional support for projects involving large water losses.
Determine drying-equipment electrical consumption and the connection and operation of a 220/110 converter, as well as temporary power-source requirements.
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and ready for use.
Comply with BELFOR standards to safeguard customers’ property.
Provide customer service and work within time constraints to meet deadlines.
Report hours worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and promptly.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and required safety training courses.
Supervise and perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks.
Perform tasks related to managing large-loss sites or specialized remediation requirements.
Create moisture maps using provided tools and knowledge.
Supervise multiple crews simultaneously across multiple projects.
Select appropriate disposal options and obtain releases of liability for disposed items.
Travel and work at night and on weekends periodically, as requested.