Field Fire Operations Lead

Burnbot; Central Point (OR); Sur place; USD 123 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Operations Specialist to lead field operations and supervise Fire Modules while coordinating with the Fire Director staff. The role involves field-based project oversight and client-facing tasks, with administrative duties including onboarding, training, and ensuring BurnBot standards are met.

The FOS will split time roughly 40/60 between admin responsibilities and field engagement, traveling to remote sites and maintaining project artifacts.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel extensively (up to 60%).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under company policy.
• Minimally qualified as an NWCG ENGB or CRWB, ICT5, and RXB3.
• 5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations in the public or private sector.
• Demonstrated experience supervising fire crews or foremen.
• Experience working with public agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Strong working knowledge of prescribed fire operations, wildfire operations, and field safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage reporting, documentation, and operational planning.
• Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 50 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors).

Responsabilités

• Directly oversee and support Fire Modules across multiple crews and/or project sites including directly managing modules as needed.
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards related to safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Provide guidance, direction, and corrective action to Fire Module leadership.
• Maintain oversight of safety performance across all assigned operations.
• Ensure compliance with burn plans, project 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.

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Fire Science, Natural Resources, or related field

Outils

GIS Data Analysis

Description du poste

BurnBot is seeking a Fire Operations Specialist to lead field operations and supervise Fire Modules while coordinating with the Fire Director staff. The role involves field-based project oversight and client-facing tasks, with administrative duties including onboarding, training, and ensuring BurnBot standards are met.

The FOS will split time roughly 40/60 between admin responsibilities and field engagement, traveling to remote sites and maintaining project artifacts.