Regional Director, Field Operations – SoCal

Burnbot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is hiring a Regional Director to lead regional field operations, drive safety, and ensure production performance across forestry, fuels, infrastructure, and wildfire support projects in the Los Angeles area.

The role reports to program and operations leadership and requires strong leadership, logistics, and customer engagement skills. The position is exempt and on-site with a base pay range of $140,000 to $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership in forestry, fuels, fire, infrastructure, or field ops.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under company policy; driving to remote sites.
• Experience managing multi-crew operational environments.
• Strong understanding of operational logistics, workforce coordination, and production management.
• Excellent customer service skills with a service mindset.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional field operations across forestry, fuels, infrastructure and wildfire support projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, crew leaders, operators, and field personnel.
• Support hiring, onboarding, workforce development, performance management, and advancement pathways.
• Own regional production, safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Execute project plans in accordance with guidelines provided by Project Managers and Program Directors.
• Support operational planning, implementation, scheduling, and execution forecasting.
• Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Crew management

Education

Forestry degree

Operations management degree

Fire Science degree

Job description

BurnBot is hiring a Regional Director to lead regional field operations, drive safety, and ensure production performance across forestry, fuels, infrastructure, and wildfire support projects in the Los Angeles area.

The role reports to program and operations leadership and requires strong leadership, logistics, and customer engagement skills. The position is exempt and on-site with a base pay range of $140,000 to $170,000 per year.