Reliability Engineer

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Full Time Professional Salt Lake City, UT, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers.

For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit

Horizon Organic is seeking a Reliability Engineer to advance and execute our plant-wide reliability strategy within a fast-paced, 24/7 dairy manufacturing environment. This hands‑on, cross‑functional role combines engineering expertise with front‑line leadership to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and build a proactive maintenance culture aligned with Horizon Organic ’ s safety, quality, and operational excellence standards. This role will lead reliability initiatives across UHT (Ultra‑High Temperature) processing systems, filling and packaging equipment, utilities, automation systems, and plant infrastructure.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will also coordinate shift‑level maintenance activities, train and develop technicians, and ensure effective communication across operations, quality, and maintenance teams.

Horizon Organic Benefits:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Flexible Time Off per company policy upon hire
• 401K with Company Match eligible on the 1st of the month after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

This role will be onsite at the Salt Lake City plant.

About the Job:

• Lead reliability and maintainability initiatives across all production and utility equipment to improve uptime, safety, and product quality.
• Design, refine, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, infrared scans, lubrication standards, and oil analysis.
• Oversee failure analysis through RCA, 5 Whys, and FMEA, driving corrective actions that improve long‑term equipment performance.
• Observe manufacturing processes daily and identify engineering opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain all reliability documentation including maintenance plans, procedures, equipment histories, BDAs, and change management records.
• Ensure all work aligns with food safety requirements, GMPs, PMO, and Horizon Organic quality standards.
• Train and develop assigned maintenance technicians in troubleshooting, equipment repair, lubrication standards, and safe work practices.
• Teach electrical and mechanical troubleshooting techniques (PLC, ladder logic, schematics, PID).
• Demonstrate Horizon Organic values of respect, teamwork, and support while modeling safe, compliant behavior.
• Provide technical guidance to elevate the skill level of the maintenance team.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and EHS to align maintenance activities with production needs and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in maintenance DDS meetings,…