Ramon Buckley

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, bringing over 16 years of comprehensive experience in Occupational Health & Safety within multidisciplinary construction environments with more than 10 years in a HSE leadership role. A strategic and influential safety leader with a demonstrated ability to drive performance, strengthen safety culture, and implement effective, compliant HSE Management Systems aligned with OHS legislative requirements. Skilled in applying proactive, positive reinforcement strategies to foster continuous improvement and ensure a safe, productive working environment.

Project HSE Manager at Stefanutti Stocks Pty Ltd Oil & Gas (2015-05 – Present)

• Lead site and organizational HSE strategy across complex, multidisciplinary environments
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE Management Systems in alignment with ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Manage HSE teams, contractors and work packs to ensure full compliance with client and Local legislative requirements.
• Develop project-specific risk management strategies, procedures, safety management plans, method statements and high-risk work controls.
• Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Advise senior project management on safety strategies, performance trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and approve contractors and subcontractors based on HSE performance criteria.
• Coordinate internal and external training in line with legal and contractual requirements.
• Lead the behaviour change program, driving workforce engagement and sustained improvements in safety culture.
• Lead HSE compliance audits, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions to ensure full regulatory and organizational compliance
• Manage, mentored, and coached Safety Officers, focusing on safety performance and individual KPIs.
• Develop and facilitate emergency response plans and procedures
• Liaise with local authorities on HSE compliance and regulatory matters

Senior Health and Safety Officer at Stefanutti Stocks Pty Ltd Oil & Gas (2013-04 – 2015-04)

• Successfully led HSE operations for over 15 medium to major development projects / shutdowns and brownfields modifications with zero fatal incidents with a LTI rate of 0.0 over the last 9 years.
• Strengthened HSE culture through targeted coaching, behavioural interventions and structured audit programs.
• Improved incident reporting quality and investigation turnaround through enhanced RCA methodology.

Senior Safety Officer at AVENG Grinaker-LTA (2011-01 – 2013-02)

• Supported site HSE management on large-scale mining expansion projects.
• Conducted daily risk assessments, toolbox talks, incident reporting and compliance inspections.
• Carried out internal compliance audits
• Ensured adherence to client safety requirements, method statements and regulatory frameworks.
• Provided safety training, inductions and guidance to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strengthened on-site compliance through improved risk control and oversight.
• Played a key role in supporting safe execution of major plant expansions.

Safety Officer at IGER Construction CC (2009-12 – 2011-01)

• Supported the HSE function across building maintenance activities.
• Developed a fully compliant OHSM System aligned with OHSAS 18001 requirements
• Facilitated toolbox talks, inductions, and safety awareness sessions for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Assisted with incident reporting, preliminary investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensured adherence to safe work procedures, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintained safety documentation, registers, and statutory records in line with audit and compliance requirements.
• Improved site safety performance through consistent monitoring, coaching, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Strengthened site HSE communication channels through effective engagement with supervisors and workforce teams.

Safety Officer (Junior) at Jyoti Structures Africa (2009-09 – 2009-11)

• Assisted senior HSE staff in coordinating safety activities on high-risk electrical infrastructure projects.
• Conducted routine site inspections, basic hazard identification, and supported risk assessment processes.
• Monitored compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Supported incident reporting and maintained safety documentation under supervision.
• Participated in toolbox talks, inductions, and safety awareness initiatives to reinforce compliance on site
• I gained foundational experience in construction and electrical-line safety management on a large power distribution project.

Programme in Advanced Safety Management in Safety Management – University of South Africa (2026-03)

Programme in Safety Management in Safety Management – University of South Africa (2022-10)

Advanced Certificate in Health and Safety for Management – Oxbridge Academy (2018-06)

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate in Health & Safety – SHEilds UK (2012-01)

Safety Health & Environmental Management Training Course in Health & Safety – S.R.A SHE Solutions (2009-04)

Matric in National Senior Certificate – Durban Academy High School (2008-12)