Gas Operations Manager — South WA-ID (On-Site)

Avista Corporation; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive PTO

Education and development support

Safety and wellness programs

Job summary

Avista Corporation is seeking a Manager Gas Operations for the South Area WA-ID to lead field crews, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable gas service for customers. The role emphasizes budget oversight, dispatch coordination, and cross-district collaboration.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of gas construction, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with 5+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, or similar operations experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of gas construction, area standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan work activities and allocate resources efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manages business operations and continuous improvement in assigned districts and service areas.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, agencies, and other departments.
• Ensures workplace safety and champions safety programs across teams.
• Oversees O&M and capital budgets and verifies expense records.
• Leads community engagement and corporate citizenship efforts.
• Provides off-hour emergency response and coordinates crews as needed.
• Manages personnel, hiring, coaching, and development; oversees apprentices.
• Develops work plans, SOPs, and program improvements for high performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/admin, accounting, finance, engineering or similar

Tools

Gas construction knowledge

Job description

Avista Corporation is seeking a Manager Gas Operations for the South Area WA-ID to lead field crews, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable gas service for customers. The role emphasizes budget oversight, dispatch coordination, and cross-district collaboration.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of gas construction, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with 5+ years in related roles.