Robin Sullivan
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PO Box 999
Richland, WA 99352
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Biography
Ms. Sullivan is a Senior Research Engineer with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering. She has thirteen years experience in hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety licensing review, authorization basis development and maintenance, and additional programmatic, technical, and regulatory support including: RCRA/WAC regulatory compliance review, waste minimization, quality assurance, and environmental assessment. Her project experience includes nuclear waste storage and treatment, nuclear materials handling and processing, nuclear facility decontamination and decommissioning (D&D), space exploration, electric utility facilities, and weapons launch systems. Her role on these projects has included performing as task technical lead, technical contributor, and peer reviewer.
Research Interests
- Environmental Impact Statements
- Risk Management
- Control Decision
- Hazard Evaluation
- Documented Safety Analysis
Education and Credentials
- B.S., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Washington, 1991
- Certified Engineer in Training, 1993
Affiliations and Professional Service
- Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Awards and Recognitions
- July, 2004, Successful "03, Outstanding Performance Award
- July, 2004, K Basin Sludge Retrieval PHA, Outstanding Performance Award
- December, 2004, K Basin HIH PDSA, Shining Star Award
Selected Publications
2008
- Sullivan RS, JGH Geeting, WE Lawrence, and J Young. 2008. Hazard Analysis for the Pretreatment Engineering Platform (PEP). PNNL-16755 Rev 0, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.
2006
- Sullivan RS, and J Young. 2006. "Tracking Hazard Analysis Data in a Jungle of Changing Design." In Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment & Management Conference held in New Orleans May 14-18, 2006, ed. MG Stamatelatos and HS Blackman, p. 96. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY.
2004
- Sullivan RS, GW Ryan, and J Young. 2004. "Remaining Calm in the Midst of Chaos." In Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) Safety Analysis Working Group (SAWG) 2004 Annual Workshop, May 1-6, 2004, Pleasanton, CA, p. 13 pages. EFCOG Safety Analysis Working Group Workshop, Pleasanton, CA.