Riley Garner-Orr
Grand Junction
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in electrical systems within nuclear environments. Expertise in conducting routine inspections and implementing safety practices, ensuring operational excellence and hazard mitigation in high-stakes settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Electrician
United States Naval Submarine Service
Honolulu, HI
05.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated and maintained nuclear power distribution systems within submarine environments.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in complex submarine systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Trained junior electricians on proper maintenance procedures and safety practices.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Grand Junction, COSkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Battery systems
- System testing
- Equipment installation
- Instrument Calibration
- Schematic interpretation
- Radiation safety
- Nuclear reactor operations
- Electrical installations
- Repairing electrical systems
Certification
Submarine Warfare Qualification (SS), US Navy – Qualified in Submarines (SSN-780) demonstrating mastery of vital shipboard damage control, reactor safety, and integrated emergency response systems.
Electrical Operator Qualification - Qualified in the operation of the submarines Nuclear Plant Electrical Power distribution system.
Reactor Electrician Qualification - Qualified in the operation and troubleshooting of reactor and electrical component across the plant.
Maintenance Qualification - Qualified to troubleshoot, install and provide maintenance on all electrical equipment and components aboard the submarine.
Timeline
Nuclear Electrician
United States Naval Submarine Service
05.2021 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Awards
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy Expert Pistol and Rifle Ribbon
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (x4)
National Service Defense Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal