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Garrick Simpson
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Berkeley Primary and Junior School and Foxhills Comprehensive in Scunthorpe
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Qualifications:
I got 10 GCSEs A* to C, I got an ONC, HNC and HND in electrical engineering and I also have a degree in electrical engineering
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Work History:
I used to work at my dads model shop, KFC, Tesco, Lidl and then i worked at the Steel works in Scunthorpe, a Biofuel plant and now at the power station
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Current Job:
Lead Electrical Engineer
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Employer:
Uniper Energy
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About Me
Fairly Young, Helpful
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I live in Scunthorpe with my wife and two children. I like going to music gigs, going away in our motorhome and lifting weights.
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My Work
I work at a power station which supplies the whole country with power
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I am a lead electrical engineer at a power station in Killingholme, Lincolnshire. I am in charge of running the engineering department which includes several engineers. We make sure that the plant doesnt break down and if it does we also make sure that we fix it as quickly and as safely as possible. Below is a picture of part of the power station from the entrance
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My Typical Day: I work from 8am until 4pm, i make sure everyone is happy with what they are doing and have all the things they need. I have lunch around 12 oclock and then look at planning work for people to do
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I arrive at work at 8am. I normally get a drink and some breakfast when i arrive and go round and speak to everyone to make sure everyone is ok. At 9am we have a team meeting to discuss any problems that people may have and what everyone will be working on that day. After this we get on with the jobs we have planned.
Around 12 oclock we have dinner together. Around 1pm we carry on with jobs and mek sure everyone is doing what they said
Around 3.30pm we have a meeting with our bosses to discuss anything that has happened
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Happy, Easy Going, Funny
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
Get an apprenticeship
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
Finding something i enjoy doing
What was your favourite subject at school?
I didnt really have one but if i had to choose id say science
What did you want to be after you left school?
I didnt know what i wanted to do, it took a few years for that to happen
Were you ever in trouble at school?
I was generally good at school although i had a few moments!
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I think something in architecture
Who is your favourite singer or band?
New Found Glory
What's your favourite food?
Burgers
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Take up snowboarding
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Unlimited holidays, to stay young, for my hair not to fall out
Tell us a joke.
Whats E.T. short for - because hes only got little legs
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