Facilities Supervisor (Onsite)

RTX; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to lead a skilled team, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of facilities and engine test cell equipment in an MRO environment.

The role balances day‑to‑day reliability with long‑term facility projects, manages spare inventories, and coordinates resources to meet milestones and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in industrial maintenance, facilities, manufacturing, or engineering.
• OR Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 510 certification or ability to obtain within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for purchase, construction, maintenance, calibration, and modification of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and manage critical spare inventories to reduce downtime.
• Schedule projects with Maintenance and Operations to meet milestones.
• Oversee a preventive maintenance system for shop and test cell equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety and other groups.
• Ensure training and a safe work environment for employees and contractors.
• Provide leadership focused on team building, communication, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Define responsibilities and performance goals for direct reports.
• Serve as primary site contact and coordinate trades and contractors.
• Issue safety permits and conduct safety orientations and JSA/tailboard meetings.
• Promote LOTO, confined space, hot work safety procedures.
• Participate in the site MOC committee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Other related technical field

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Facilities Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of facilities, plant equipment, and engine test cell infrastructure within a dynamic MRO environment. This position leads a skilled team responsible for the purchase, installation, maintenance, calibration, modification, and continuous improvement of facility and test cell equipment, while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and other support organizations to keep production and maintenance activities moving efficiently.

As the site’s primary contract coordinator, the Facilities Supervisor oversees a group of skilled trades and contractors, including electricians, welders, instrumentation technicians, plumbers, machinists, mechanics and other specialists. The role requires a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented leader who can balance day‑to‑day equipment reliability with long‑term facility projects, manage critical spare inventories and purchasing activities, and coordinate resources to meet project milestones and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a group of skilled employees in activities associated with the purchase, construction, maintenance, calibration, and modification of plant and test cell facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and manage critical spare inventories to prevent excessive shop and test cell equipment downtime.
• Coordinate project schedules with Maintenance employees and Operations to meet project milestones and operational requirements.
• Oversee and operate an efficient and cost‑effective preventive maintenance system for shop and test cell equipment.
• Work with and coordinate the activities of various support organizations to ensure facility equipment is properly maintained and reliable.
• Ensure employees and contractors are adequately trained and perform work in the safest possible environment.
• Provide leadership with an emphasis on team building, effective communication, accountability, and responsiveness to customer and program requirements.
• Establish appropriate levels of responsibility and performance goals for direct reports.
• Serve as the primary contact coordinator for the site and oversee a variety of skilled trades personnel, including welders, electricians, instrumentation technicians, plumbers, machinists, mechanics and other contractors.
• Issue confined space permits, hot work permits, and other required work permits.
• Conduct safety orientations and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/tailboard meetings as required by project scope.
• Promote compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Participate in the site Management of Change (MOC) committee.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance, facilities, manufacturing, or engineering experience, OR an Associate’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• OSHA 510 certification or the ability to obtain certification within 2 months of hire.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience leading or supervising industrial maintenance, facilities, plant engineering, or skilled trades activities.
• Previous experience managing contractors in an industrial, manufacturing, or MRO environment.
• Prior experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work permitting procedures.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code). Experience performing electrical work is not required; candidates should have sufficient knowledge to provide effective supervision and coordination of qualified electrical workers.
• Proven communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal customers at all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated, high‑energy leader with the ability to initiate, direct, prioritize, and lead.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and the ability to become a change agent in supporting ACE implementation.

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote. _

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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