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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 QualificationsExperience 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 RequirementsBachelor'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.Electric Safety Program Manager II RequirementsBachelor'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.Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered.Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.Hybrid WorkHybrid 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.BenefitsAffordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) matchIncentive programs rewarding performance and contributionsCompetitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacationLife and disability insurance for added peace of mindWellness resources supporting mental and physical healthEducation and development support including tuition assistanceCommunity giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impactOther optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)To learn more, please visit our benefits website at Employment Opportunity StatementAvista 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr