Field Fire Module Lead — Wildland & Rx Fire Ops

Burnbot, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 94 000 - 116 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BurnBot seeks a Fire Module Leader to supervise field crews conducting wildfire, prescribed fire, UAS, DSI, and related operations. This hands-on role requires maintaining safety, quality, and equipment readiness while coordinating across the Fire Program.

Based primarily outdoors, you will lead crew activities, ensure compliance with burn plans and regulatory requirements, and act as the primary link between field execution and supervision. Candidates must be able to travel extensively.

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.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%).
• NWCG ENGB or CRWB certification.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

5+ years wildland fire

Crew supervision experience

Field operations leadership

Safety compliance

Frequent travel

Formation

NWCG ENGB or CRWB

Outils

UAS operations

Drones

RX2 machine operation

Chainsaw operation

Heavy equipment operation

Description du poste

BurnBot seeks a Fire Module Leader to supervise field crews conducting wildfire, prescribed fire, UAS, DSI, and related operations. This hands-on role requires maintaining safety, quality, and equipment readiness while coordinating across the Fire Program.

Based primarily outdoors, you will lead crew activities, ensure compliance with burn plans and regulatory requirements, and act as the primary link between field execution and supervision. Candidates must be able to travel extensively.