HSE Technician

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp’s Lapeer Plant in Michigan is seeking a dedicated HSE Technician to lead safety, training, and environmental programs. You will initiate, implement, analyze, report, and oversee initiatives aligned with MIOSHA/OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include directing safety programs, risk analysis, emergency response, ISO 14001/45001 and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 training, audits support, and collaboration with teams to reduce incidents and ensure a safe production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; OSHA training recommended.
• 2–5 years of experience in EHS; automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA guidelines and safety program administration.

Responsibilities

• Directs implementation of safety programs and procedures.
• Monitors safety metrics and improvement systems.
• Ensures adherence to MIOSHA and OSHA guidelines.
• Identifies and evaluates environmental hazards; recommends corrective actions.
• Performs risk analyses and reviews policy effectiveness.
• Leads ERT safety committee and conducts safety training.
• Manages workers' compensation records and incident responses.
• Oversees ISO 14001 EMS programs.
• Oversees Storm Water Program as Certified Storm Water Operator.
• Oversees ISO 45001 OH & Safety Management System initiatives.
• Manages Global Health and Safety Indicator (GHSI).
• Drives accident prevention for machinery and behavior.
• Oversees safety, environmental, and quality training and documentation.
• Participates in Layered Process Audit schedule.
• Participates in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal audits (where applicable).
• Supports audits and provides information related to customer standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Date: Sep 5, 2026

The HSE Technician initiates, implements, analyzes, reports, and oversees all safety, training, and environment programs for the Lapeer Plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Directs implementation of company safety programs, to include developing safety methods, procedures andpolicies based on company guidelines.
• 2. Monitors safety program and company metrics analysis and improvement system.
• 3. Monitors facility and processes for adherence to MIOSHA and OSHA guidelines.
• 4. Identifies and evaluates environmental hazards, recommends corrective action as necessary.
• 5. Performs risk analysis and measures and evaluates effectiveness of safety policies, makes needed modifications.
• 6. Leads the emergency response team (ERT) safety committee, performs safety and/or environmental training.
• 7. Supervises worker’s compensation recordkeeping and responds to employee accidents with treatment, follow up, and internal reporting.
• 8. Responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, and evaluating programs for Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
• 9. Responsible for overseeing the Storm Water Program as the Certified Storm Water Operator.
• 10. Responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, and evaluating programs for Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO 45001.
• 11. Responsible for the management of the GHSI (Global Health and Safety Indicator).
• 12. Initiates action to prevent accidents both machinery and behavior.
• 13. Initiates, performs, and oversees all aspects of operations, technical, safety, environmental and quality training, and documentation.
• 14. Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
• 15. Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors).
• 16. Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to customer standards.
• 17. Performs other assigned duties as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. High School Diploma
• 2. (2 – 5) years’ experience in EHS.
• 3. Manufacturing experience - Automotive preferred
• 4. Coursework and training in occupational safety requirements and OSHA guidelines are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• - Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to work independently and assess priorities.
• - Regular attendance, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work overtime as needed, and ability to travel are required aspects of this position.
• - Required to continue education and acquire certifications as needed.
• - Responds quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
• - Remains calm in high-stress situations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.