Robert Hall

Robert Hall is the Senior Technical Advisor to the Pipeline Safety Trust. Prior to his work with Pipeline Safety Trust, Robert was the Director of the Office Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Investigation at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

While at the NTSB he oversaw 28 major Pipeline Investigations and issued more than 100 safety recommendations to pipeline companies and regulators. Robert also held positions at the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Evaluation Board and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at USDOT.

He has more than 40 years’ experience in the design, inspection, and evaluation of hazardous systems, specializing in mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance programs. Robert has a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in Energy, Resources, and Environment from the George Washington University. He is also a registered Professional Engineer.