Ryan McElroen
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“They didn’t want to just completely abandon the place, so we were just out there making sure things could still function,”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen recounted maintaining offshore wind equipment during the stop-work order.
“But it was a crazy, uncertain feeling.”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen described the feelings of uncertainty during the stop-work order.
“Then I went polar opposite.”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen described transitioning from underground subway work to offshore wind construction.
“I would love to continue doing this for the rest of my career,”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen expressed his desire to continue working on offshore wind projects.
“I just got prequalified for my mortgage.”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen shared that he had just received prequalification for a home mortgage.
“electricians were considered essential to make sure that things weren’t deteriorating in the ocean while the shutdown was happening”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen explained why electricians continued working during the project shutdown.
“I had no views other than the darkness at work,”
Ryan McElroen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ryan McElroen reflected on the shift from working in the subway system to working offshore.