Sean Finkbone, SSH, CSHO
Senior Safety Manager
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- NMSU
- ENMU
- University of South Florida
- University of Texas-Arlington
- University of Texas- Permian Basin
- New Mexico Jr. College
- Texas A&M
- South Plains College
- Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) – General Industry, March 2010
- Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) – Construction, March 2010
- Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) – General Industry, April 2010
- Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) – Construction, May 2010
- OSHA Outreach Instructor (10 & 30 Hour) – General Industry
- PEC/Veriforce Authorized Instructor
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor
- HAZWOPER Instructor
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Instructor
- NFPA 70E/Arc Flash Certification/Instructor

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
Sean joined R2M Engineering in February 2013 and has more than 25 years of experience in safety, risk management, and workforce training across industries including construction, manufacturing, fabrication, transportation, food production, and utilities. He provides safety consulting and training services for organizations ranging from small businesses to large corporations and municipal, state, and federal agencies. His clients have included VoltaGrid, South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC), Frito-Lay North America, Land O’Lakes, the U.S. Departments of Energy, Defense, and Homeland Security, TCEQ, the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), the State of New Mexico, New Mexico Military Institute, and numerous municipalities throughout Texas and New Mexico. Sean is also an experienced instructor in Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash), CPR/AED/First Aid, Confined Space, HAZWOPER, Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S), Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Excavation Safety, DOT HazMat (HM-126F), and Veriforce/PEC SafeLand Premier.
- Develops and delivers new hire, recurring, and specialized safety training programs, including electrical safe work practices for systems up to 13.8 kV.
- Designs and implements safety and risk management programs that reduce workplace hazards and improve clients’ Experience Modification Rates (EMR).
- Delivers in-person, virtual, and webinar-based training programs for clients across multiple industries.
- Performs comprehensive safety audits, site assessments, DOT fleet compliance reviews, accident investigations, and root cause analyses.
- Develops and implements confined space, subcontractor safety, HAZWOPER, and hazardous materials compliance programs for industrial, municipal, manufacturing, and energy clients.
- Provides onsite safety management, regulatory compliance support, and safety inspections for construction, demolition, manufacturing, agricultural, and industrial facilities.