Natural Gas Resources Manager
Natural Gas Resources Manager
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$ 109815 - 178999
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Closes: July 1 2025
Starting Range: $109815 to $144406
Full Range: $109815 to $178999
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 Companys 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 corporations 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.
- Ensures that the companys 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 companys 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.
- Requires a Bachelors 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 companys 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 Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employees 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.
Benefits
At 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
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avistas 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 if you would like assistance.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
