Field Fire Module Lead — Wildland & RX Fire Ops

Burnbot, Inc.; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Module Leader to lead fire/field crews executing wildfire, prescribed fire, UAS, DSI and related fire operations. The Foreman is responsible for direct supervision of Fire Module personnel, day-to-day operational execution, and field-level leadership across all aspects of the BurnBot Fire Program, as well as cross-vertical projects.

Preference will be given to individuals able to be based out of the Medford, OR or Placerville, CA Hub locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wildland fire, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or prescribed fire operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews in field operations.
• Strong working knowledge of field safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the Lead Fire Module Crewmember (1) and Fire Module Crewmembers (3) in daily field activities conducted in support of Fire Program projects (prescribed fire, wildfire, RX2 operations, DSI, UAS flights, and others).
• Assign tasks, sequence work, and manage crew pacing to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective direction as needed
• Ensure work is executed according to project scope, burn plans, wildfire mobilization standard operating procedures, and company standards
• Identify hazards, manage risk, and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant
• Maintain advanced proficiency in engine, RX2 machine, chainsaw, DSI, UAV, heavy equipment and other assigned operations within training and qualifications.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and vehicles are staged, maintained, and used correctly; communicate equipment needs, failures, and logistical issues to Fire Operations Specialist or Fire Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

NWCG ENGB/CRWB

Field leadership

Physical fitness

Tools

RX2 machine

DSI

UAS / UAV

Chainsaw

Heavy equipment

Job description

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Module Leader to lead fire/field crews executing wildfire, prescribed fire, UAS, DSI and related fire operations. The Foreman is responsible for direct supervision of Fire Module personnel, day-to-day operational execution, and field-level leadership across all aspects of the BurnBot Fire Program, as well as cross-vertical projects.

Preference will be given to individuals able to be based out of the Medford, OR or Placerville, CA Hub locations.