Senior Field Ops Lead — Vegetation Management

Burnbot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background check

Drug test

Job summary

BurnBot in Los Angeles is seeking a Field Operations Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple crews and projects. This role ensures safety, quality, and alignment between planning and execution on a rotating, long-term vegetation management contract.

The position combines administrative duties with hands-on field leadership, supervising Foremen, supporting job walks, and coordinating across projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 75%.
• CDL Class A required or obtained within onboarding period.
• 5+ years in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire ops.
• Experience supervising multiple crews or foremen.
• Experience with public agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Strong knowledge of prescribed fire operations and field safety.
• Ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee and support Field Operations Foremen across multiple crews and sites.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Provide guidance and corrective action to Foremen as needed.
• Maintain safety performance oversight across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with burn plans and regulatory requirements.
• Review incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Reinforce stop-work authority and risk management.
• Own operational reporting (production, safety, equipment, labor, budget).
• Participate in job walks, pre-bid site visits, and scope development.
• Support long-range operational planning including staffing and equipment.
• Serve as primary contact between field operations and BurnBot Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Ability to travel

CDL Class A

Forestry experience

Team supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Field safety standards

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma

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

ISA Arborist Certification

Tools

Forestry equipment

Job description

BurnBot in Los Angeles is seeking a Field Operations Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple crews and projects. This role ensures safety, quality, and alignment between planning and execution on a rotating, long-term vegetation management contract.

The position combines administrative duties with hands-on field leadership, supervising Foremen, supporting job walks, and coordinating across projects.