Closes: July 13, 2026
Job DescriptionProvides technical and program management leadership in developing, monitoring, and administering Enterprise Safety & compliance program objectives. Leads and supports proactive program planning, estimation, budgeting, and documentation and coordinates with team members on execution and monitoring. Builds and implements procedures, templates, and methods to monitor, evaluate, prioritize, and prepare program opportunities.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic oversight and program management for Avista's electric safety programs, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Identify, evaluate, and help reduce high-energy risks and serious injury or fatality exposures associated with electric utility work.
- Monitor program effectiveness through audits, inspections, incident reviews, corrective action tracking, performance data, and employee feedback.
- Support regulatory compliance by maintaining program documentation, coordinating reporting needs, tracking required actions, and helping prepare for internal or external reviews.
- Develop and improve program tools, procedures, templates, communication plans, dashboards, and reporting methods to strengthen program visibility and accountability.
- Partner with operations, training, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and implement practical risk controls.
- Lead or support change management activities related to electric safety program updates, process improvements, regulatory changes, and enterprise initiatives.
- Promote a learning-focused safety culture that emphasizes hazard recognition, effective controls, operational learning, and prevention of serious events.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working in a gas and electric utility environment.
- Knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance principles, Safety Management Systems, risk-based thinking, or serious injury and fatality prevention frameworks.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, enterprise-level programs, corrective action plans, regulatory readiness efforts, or continuous improvement projects.
- Familiarity with electric operations training, switching, grounding, energized work, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, work methods, and field safety expectations.
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards, compliance summaries, leadership briefings, or program performance updates.
Electric Safety Program Manager I Requirements- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field required.
- Three (3) years progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as occupational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, or other safety-related project/program management required.
- Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking required.
- Project Management or Program Management experience preferred.
- Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities required
- Understanding of utility operations preferred.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives.
- Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
- Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data.
Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838
Electric Safety Program Manager II Requirements- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field required.
- Seven (7) years progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as occupational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, or other safety-related project/program management required.
- Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking required.
- Project Management or Program Management experience preferred.
- Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities required
- Understanding of utility operations preferred.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives.
- Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
- Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data.
- Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles, development, and administration.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496
Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager. To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee's various knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Total Rewards At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That's why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:
- Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
- Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
- Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
- Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
- Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
- Education and development support including tuition assistance
- Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
- Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)
To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.
In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $88,336 to $162,614. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to [redacted]
