Senior Supervisor Facilities, Plumbing - First Shift (Onsite - Andover MA)

globalhr; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX enterprise services seeks a Senior Supervisor, Facilities - First Shift in Andover, MA to lead plumbing trades and oversee maintenance and construction operations on site. The role requires active MA plumbing licenses, strong supervisory experience, and knowledge of codes and safety policies.

You will manage preventive and capital projects, coordinate with engineering and contractors, and cover off-hours events. The position emphasizes safety culture and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in facilities maintenance and construction across carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal, and janitorial, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Active Massachusetts Master and Journeyman Plumbing Licenses.
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems including wet & dry sprinkler systems.
• 5+ years of supervisory, lead, or management experience directing skilled trades personnel in a union/industrial setting.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts and National Building codes.
• 2+ years’ experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, plumbing schematics, and construction documents.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line leadership to site represented plumbing trades including instruction, project management, timekeeping, training, and safety talks.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA, 248 CMR, building codes, environmental regs, and RTX safety policies.
• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, capital projects, and contractor activities to minimize disruptions.
• Develop positive relationships with represented employees, union leadership, contractors, and internal customers, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform work with minimal direction and collaborate with team, management, security, EHS, and customers.
• Cover off-hours events as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plumbing expertise

Project management

Safety training

Timekeeping

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Facilities, Business

Tools

Maximo

Building Management Systems

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services:

RTX has an opening for a Senior Supervisor, Facilities - First Shift (Sr. Supervisor, Facilities) in the Andover, MA campus.

This position supervises employees or outside contractors who construct, maintain, and repair utilities systems, buildings, and equipment. Primary focus is on Plumbing, but will, on occasion provide some supervision for Millwrights, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Sheet Metal,Janitorial and general maintenance. Required to cover off hours, winter weather events, and supervise all trades on a rotation shared with other members of the Team.

What You Will Do:

• Subject matter expertise of plumbing and mechanical systems, with a working knowledge of HVAC, building automation systems, building controls and plumbing.
• Provide front line leadership to site represented plumbing trades to include verbal and written instruction, project management, timekeeping, training, conduct safety toolbox talks, perform safety evaluations/JHA’s, ensure employees follow company and safety policies.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with OSHA regulations, Massachusetts Plumbing Code (248 CMR), applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and RTX safety policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, capital improvement projects, and contractor activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with represented employees, union leadership, contractors, engineering staff, and internal customers while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform work with minimal direction, communicate and collaborate well with team members, Management, Security, EHS, internal customers, and the bargaining unit
• Cover off-hours events

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in all aspects of facilities maintenance and construction to include carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sheetmetal, and janitorial and a bachelor’s degree in Operations, Facilities, Business or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• Active Massachusetts’s Master and Journeyman Plumbing Licenses.
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems including wet & dry sprinkler systems and specialty suppression.
• 5+ years of supervisory, lead, or management experience directing skilled trades personnel in a union and/or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts and National Building codes.
• 2+ years’ experience with interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, plumbing schematics, and construction documents.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools/sites that are restricted to individuals who possess a US citizenship.
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Massachusett’s Sprinkler fitters Journeyman license
• Experience consulting with management on building maintenance and construction issues.
• Experience managing contractors, project scheduling, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Projects, Maximo, Building Management Systems and AutoCAD.
• Ability to cover off-hours events.

Work Location

On Site Andover MA

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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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.