Heat and Hydration Consultant (Contract) – LOCAL

Job Description:

Who We Are

For more than 35 years, GD Barri & Associates has been a trusted workforce solutions partner, providing highly skilled engineering, technical, and professional talent to critical industries such as utilities, power, nuclear, and infrastructure. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships, consistent opportunities, and a personalized recruiting approach. Our team advocates each candidate’s success while upholding the highest standards of compliance, integrity, and operational excellence.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (AZ Time)

Pay Rate starting at: $45

Contract Duration: 5 months (with potential for extension)

Location: (400 N 5th St., Phoenix, AZ) (Hybrid)

• Hybrid role: 3–4 days onsite at field locations, 1–2 days remote
• Frequent exposure to outdoor environments, including high heat conditions

Travel Requirements

• Travel required 3-4 days per week to sites across Arizona, including distribution centers, generation plants, and field job sites
• Occasional overnight travel (approximately once per month)
• Use of personal vehicle required
• Per diem provided in accordance with GSA rates for travel exceeding 50 miles from Phoenix headquarters

About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Safety Consultant – Heat & Hydration (Contract) to support field operations across Arizona. This role focuses on improving worker safety in high-temperature and high-humidity environments by providing expert guidance on heat stress prevention, hydration protocols, and occupational health practices. You will work closely with field teams to reduce heat-related risk and strengthen site-specific safety procedures.

The position is primarily field based, requiring frequent travel to operational sites across Arizona, with a hybrid schedule that includes both onsite and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Site Assessments: Conduct regular visits to field locations across Arizona (including Metro Phoenix, Casa Grande, Yuma, Douglas, Palo Verde, and other operational sites) to evaluate environmental conditions and hydration needs.
• Training & Coaching: Deliver group training sessions and one-on-one coaching on heat stress prevention, hydration best practices, and emergency response.
• Protocol Development: Design, implement, and continuously improve heat and hydration safety protocols tailored to site-specific conditions.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track compliance with safety protocols and document heat-related incidents, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential heat-related hazards through field evaluations and recommend preventative and corrective measures.
• Emergency Preparedness: Advise teams on recognizing and responding to heat-related illnesses, including dehydration and heat exhaustion.
• Educational Resources: Develop and distribute clear, practical educational materials to reinforce safe hydration and heat management practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with management, foremen, and safety/health teams to integrate heat safety into daily operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health and/or safety roles
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and heat exposure risks
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Ability to work independently in field environments and manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or similar safety/health credentials
• Experience in utility, construction, or other field-based industries
• Background in safety training or workforce health programs

GD Barri & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer