Position:
Superintendent, Wildland Fuels Reduction
Company:
BurnBot
Compensation:
$100k-$120k/yr
Location:
California, Rocklin or Orange County
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Short Summary:
BurnBot is seeking a Field Operations Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple crews and projects, ensuring operational oversight, reporting, long-term planning, and cross-project coordination.
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
- 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
Requirement:
- 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
- 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)
Benefits:
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Support for individuals with disabilities