Superintendent, Vegetation Management - Orange County

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• Location 6681 Marine Way, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
• Base Pay $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt (FT) Description

About BurnBot BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

The Role BurnBot is seeking a Field Operations Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple crews and projects. This role is responsible for operational oversight, reporting, long-term planning, and cross-project coordination, while maintaining a consistent field presence to support Foremen, evaluate conditions, and ensure alignment between planning and execution.

This role is involved in a new long-term contract we have for vegetation management along transportation corridors throughout the county.

The Operations Superintendent splits time approximately 50/50 between administrative responsibilities and field engagement. This role serves as the primary operational bridge between field leadership and BurnBot regional management and plays a key role in job walks, proposal development, and strategic planning.

This position is supervisory and carries responsibility for multiple Foremen and their crews.

This is an exempt role with a salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

Key Responsibilities

Directly oversee and support Field Operations Foremen across multiple crews and/or project sites

Ensure consistent execution of company standards related to safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism

Provide guidance, direction, and corrective action to Foremen as needed

Maintain oversight of safety performance across all assigned operations

Ensure compliance with burn plans, timber harvest 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

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license; ability to travel extensively (up to 75%)

CDL Class A (required or obtained within defined onboarding period)

5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations

Demonstrated experience supervising multiple crews or foremen

Experience working with public agencies and regulatory bodies

Strong working knowledge of prescribed fire operations, forestry equipment, and field safety standards

Proven ability to manage reporting, documentation, and operational planning

Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 100 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors)

Desired Qualification s

Any of the following certifications: FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, RXB3, CRWB, ENGB

Experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arborist

Experience operating farm, forestry, or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailers

Experience supporting proposal development and estimating

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

ISA Arborist Certification

GIS Data Analysis

Still interested? Please apply at BurnBot.com/Careers or by sending your resume to [email protected].

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or [email protected].

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