Safety Specialist-Communications & Power Infrastructure
Cannon Companies
Ensure safety compliance on powerline, fiber, and utility construction projects.
8 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Milton, WA
Field
Company Size
113 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical services
Telecommunications
Engineering
Civil infrastructure
Design‑build
Bid‑build
Turn‑key services
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
safety inspections
hazard analyses
training sessions
compliance monitoring
incident investigation
report documentation
Join our team and help build the backbone of tomorrow's energy and data systems - safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
- Partner with project teams to drive safety improvements
- Lead toolbox talks, orientations, and safety trainings
- Develop and review Job Hazard and Activity Hazard Analyses (JHAs/AHAs)
- Conduct jobsite safety inspections for powerline, underground, and communications work
- Document and communicate inspection findings through Microsoft Forms, Word, or Excel reports, and email distributions
- Monitor OSHA, DOT, and EM 385-1-1 compliance
- Serve as a safety resource during preconstruction planning, energization activities, and confined space or high-voltage work.
- Investigate and document incidents and near misses
What you bring
osha 30
chst
microsoft office
procore
3+ years
driver's license
We're looking for an experienced Safety Specialist to support field operations and promote a strong safety culture across multiple job sites.
The ideal candidate is proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and experienced in Teams or similar collaboration platforms for meetings, training, and document sharing. They can efficiently complete and submit reports through SharePoint, OneDrive, or comparable systems, and are comfortable working with digital inspection tools, cloud-based safety platforms, and mobile data collection apps such as SiteDocs, iAuditor, or Procore. Strong written communication skills are essential for clear, professional documentation and email correspondence.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- 3+ years of construction safety experience (powerline, fiber, or utility preferred)
- Preferred: OSHA 30, CHST/STS/CSP, CPR/First Aid, bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926 and EM 385-1-1
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA and supplemental insurance
- Certification and professional development support
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid time off and holidays
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Company
Overview
1985
Year Established
The year the company was founded, marking its origins as a backhoe operator and its growth into a fully integrated utilities contractor.
$100M
Bond Capacity Per Project
The company's capacity to handle projects requiring significant financial backing, serving a range of clients including government installations.
765 kV
Maximum Voltage Capacity
The highest voltage the company handles, showcasing its expertise in high-voltage transmission and utility distribution.
Since 1985
Years in Service
The company has been providing directional drilling and utility distribution services for over three and a half decades.
- Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, it has expanded end-to-end across electrical, telecom, engineering and high-voltage civil work.
- The company designs and builds complex telecom networks—inside/outside plant, fiber splicing, data centers—while drilling underground utilities.
- It engineers public and private infrastructure projects, handling permits, feasibility studies, AutoCAD documentation and energy system design.
- Distinctive projects include government telecom and power upgrades at joint base facilities and large-scale fiber backbone builds.
- Under CEO Mike Cannon, the firm retains its entrepreneurial roots, growing steadily while preserving hands-on project leadership.
Since 1985
Years in Business
The company has been committed to employee career growth and dedication to Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork since its establishment.
- Vision: 'CONNECTING THE FUTURE'
- Mission: 'Cannon BUILDS Communication and Power Infrastructure THAT Accelerates Client Value by Serving them with Distinction.'
- Core Values: 'SAFETY, QUALITY, INTEGRITY & TEAMWORK'
- Invest in people via fully paid base medical/dental, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and ongoing training opportunities
- Emphasis on a can‑do attitude, strong work ethic and supporting career/business-minded individuals
5% reduction
GHG Emissions Goal
Target to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 5% by 2025.
28 metric tons
CO₂e Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total annual GHG emissions, equivalent to 28 metric tons of CO₂.
1% reduction
GHG Emissions Progress
Reduced total GHG emissions by approximately 1% from 2013 to 2017, marking early progress toward broader sustainability goals.
- Targets aligned with voluntary GHG reporting, e‑waste reduction, reuse/recycling, efficient tech, and low‑emission fleet vehicle selection
- GHG calculation includes direct fuel, purchased electricity, business air travel, and fleet emissions
- Additional initiatives: improving air quality, energy efficiency, water conservation, e‑waste recycling, and best management across all sites
78%
Women & Minorities Globally
The company reports 78% women and minorities in its global workforce.
79%
Women & Minorities in Operations
79% of U.S. operations staff are women and minorities.
41%
Women & Minorities in Corporate
41% of U.S. corporate staff are women and minorities.
- Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQ+, Women, Veterans, PRISM (racial/cultural) to support networking, mentoring and visibility
- DEI strategic framework includes inclusive hiring, equitable pay, unconscious bias training, licensure support groups
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