About BurnBot
BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.
The Role
BurnBot is seeking a Field Operations Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple crews and projects. This role is responsible for operational oversight, reporting, long-term planning, and cross-project coordination, while maintaining a consistent field presence to support Foremen, evaluate conditions, and ensure alignment between planning and execution.
**This role is involved in a new long-term contract we have for vegetation management along transportation corridors throughout the county.**
The Operations Superintendent splits time approximately 50/50 between administrative responsibilities and field engagement. This role serves as the primary operational bridge between field leadership and BurnBot regional management and plays a key role in job walks, proposal development, and strategic planning.
This position is supervisory and carries responsibility for multiple Foremen and their crews.
This is an exempt role with a salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.
Key Responsibilities
Directly oversee and support Field Operations Foremen across multiple crews and/or project sites
Ensure consistent execution of company standards related to safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism
Provide guidance, direction, and corrective action to Foremen as needed
Maintain oversight of safety performance across all assigned operations
Ensure compliance with burn plans, timber harvest plans, safety policies, and regulatory requirements
Review incidents, near misses, and safety reports; implement corrective actions and improvements
Reinforce stop-work authority and risk management expectations at all levels
Own and manage all required operational reporting (i.e. Production, Safety, Equipment, Labor, Budget, etc.)
Participate in job walks, pre-bid site visits, and scope development
Support long-range operational planning, including staffing needs, equipment acquisition, and seasonal workload balancing
Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations and BurnBot Directors
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel extensively (up to 75%)
CDL Class A (required or obtained within defined onboarding period)
5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations
Demonstrated experience supervising multiple crews or foremen
Experience working with public agencies and regulatory bodies
Strong working knowledge of prescribed fire operations, forestry equipment, and field safety standards
Proven ability to manage reporting, documentation, and operational planning
Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 100 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors)
Desired Qualifications
Any of the following certifications: FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, RXB3, CRWB, ENGB
Experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arborist
Experience operating farm, forestry, or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailers
Experience supporting proposal development and estimating
Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Fire Science, Natural Resources, or related field
ISA Arborist Certification
GIS Data Analysis
Still interested? Please apply at BurnBot.com/Careers or by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com.
Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or careers@burnbot.com.
