Natural Gas Resources Manager
Avista Corporation
Closes: July 1, 2025
Starting Range: $109,815 to $144,406
Full Range: $109,815 to $178,999
Job Description
Acts as interface between Energy Supply and Energy Solutions on contract matters with transport customers. Manages the negotiation of contracts for transportation capacity, storage, meter station or tap facilities with pipelines or other third parties providing such services to ensure reliable gas supply to meet customer demand and support generation production at Company thermal resources. Participates in the resolution of conflicts between the company and other parties associated with the administration of pipeline contract and tariff provisions. Manages the Company's various import and export licenses and permits, along with filing compliance reports for gas crossing the border from Canada into United States with the United States Customs and Border Patrol. This job assists all areas within the department by supporting and performing highly complex and technical assignments. May be required to testify in rate cases and other regulatory proceedings. Manages the preparation, presentation and defense of the corporation's natural gas position in FERC and CER activities (orders issued, notices of filings, commission meetings, settlement conferences and hearings/meetings associated with pipeline or storage rate cases and/or certificate matters). Will work in a team environment with regulatory and gas supply employees on pipeline or supply issues. Provides backup as needed for gas traders.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.
To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Starting Range: $109,815 to $144,406
Full Range: $109,815 to $178,999
Job Description
Acts as interface between Energy Supply and Energy Solutions on contract matters with transport customers. Manages the negotiation of contracts for transportation capacity, storage, meter station or tap facilities with pipelines or other third parties providing such services to ensure reliable gas supply to meet customer demand and support generation production at Company thermal resources. Participates in the resolution of conflicts between the company and other parties associated with the administration of pipeline contract and tariff provisions. Manages the Company's various import and export licenses and permits, along with filing compliance reports for gas crossing the border from Canada into United States with the United States Customs and Border Patrol. This job assists all areas within the department by supporting and performing highly complex and technical assignments. May be required to testify in rate cases and other regulatory proceedings. Manages the preparation, presentation and defense of the corporation's natural gas position in FERC and CER activities (orders issued, notices of filings, commission meetings, settlement conferences and hearings/meetings associated with pipeline or storage rate cases and/or certificate matters). Will work in a team environment with regulatory and gas supply employees on pipeline or supply issues. Provides backup as needed for gas traders.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the company's gas transportation practices provide for natural gas supplies that meet customer requirements for reliability, affordability, and flexibility.
- Coordinate gas supply delivery and transportation by working closely with gas supply acquisition, gas scheduling and business development personnel in a work team environment to ensure optimal utilization of the company's gas pipeline capacity.
- Negotiates gas transportation contracts and manages/plans use of storage facilities to optimize service to natural gas customers, and electric generation fuel needs.
- Develops pipeline capacity and storage strategies for new or proposed natural gas resources and contracts that will provide reliable service at the lowest reasonable cost.
- Effectively coordinates and communicates natural gas supply strategies and actions to affected areas (accounting, gas control, analysts, fuel planners, etc.). Provides expert testimony to regulatory commissions and courts of law as required.
- Effectively coordinates and communicates natural gas supply strategies and actions to affected areas (accounting, gas control, analysts, fuel planners, etc.). Provides expert testimony to regulatory commissions and courts of law as required.
- Provides expert testimony to regulatory commissions and courts of law as required.
- Trains with gas traders to execute basic duties of day-ahead gas trading. Available to provide backup to trading desk in the event of an unplanned absence by a trader.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
- 5 or more years of natural gas scheduling, acquisition or related experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the natural gas commodity markets, contractual terms within natural gas supply contracts and tariff provisions of each of the pipelines utilized by the company
- Broad knowledge of the company's planning, engineering, fuel supplies and operating practices and precedents, as well as knowledge of generation resources, load characteristics, and import/export capabilities
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of the utility industry, economics, statistics, utility finance, natural gas futures trading, hedging of gas contracts, utility contract principles, negotiation techniques, and the use of personal computers for detailed modeling, analysis and data retention
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.
To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
JOB SUMMARY
Natural Gas Resources Manager
Avista Corporation
Spokane
5 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Natural Gas Resources Manager