Regional Field Operations Director

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

Job summary

BurnBot in Sonora, California is seeking a Regional Director to lead regional field operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable execution across forestry, fuels, infrastructure, and wildfire support projects. You will manage multi-crew teams and drive production performance in collaboration with Program Directors and Operations leadership.

This exempt, full-time role requires strong leadership, logistics coordination, and customer engagement in fast-moving environments; placement

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in forestry, fuels, fire, infrastructure, heavy equipment, or field operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under company policy (driving to remote job sites).
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-crew operational environments.
• Strong understanding of operational logistics, workforce coordination, and production management.
• Excellent customer service skills with a service mindset.
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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

Operational excellence

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Bachelors in Forestry

Job description

BurnBot in Sonora, California is seeking a Regional Director to lead regional field operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable execution across forestry, fuels, infrastructure, and wildfire support projects. You will manage multi-crew teams and drive production performance in collaboration with Program Directors and Operations leadership.

This exempt, full-time role requires strong leadership, logistics coordination, and customer engagement in fast-moving environments; placement