Charlie Harris EngTech MIMechE

Experience

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  ScottishPower

  May 2008 - May 2008

  Work Experience

  Mechanical FitterKey Responsibilities:Assisting with general maintenance at Cruachan Hydroelectric Power StationRenewing worn parts on motors and cooling systems. Controlling power station output to National Grid through computer systems. Achievements:Became part of a hard working and close knit team of fitters. Successfully implemented academic knowledge in a practical environment. Part of the team that corrected a major fault in a motor control system.

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  Aggregate Industries

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Work Experience

  Mechanical FitterKey Responsibilities:In charge of a project to automate an irrigation system to reduce dust on roads. Driving the machine to feed aggregate onto a cargo vessel. Co-driver to a tipper truck driver on the blast site of the quarry. Achievements:Successfully presented road irrigation presentation to the Head of European Logistics of Holcim, parent company to Aggregate Industries. Worked with Norwegian cargo vessel crew members to successfully load thousands of tonnes of aggregate to ship overseas. Show less

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  Northern Lighthouse Board

  Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

  Work Experience

  Mechanical FitterKey Responsibilities:Working as a team to strip and refurbish a buoy structure to be used at sea. Contacting technicians on the yard to complete specialist tasks. Compiling a report to present to the Chief Manager of the site. Achievements: Part of a team that refurbished a buoy to a high standard that is being used today. Gained the trust of the Northern Lighthouse Board to work without supervision. Earned a place in the Northern Lighthouse Board magazine, The Journal. Show less

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  AMEC

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  Key Responsibilities:-Undertake a summer placement role as a mechanical engineer at AMEC, Clean Energy Europe.-Work under an experienced manager to learn what it takes to be part of a team at a professional company.-Apply skills learnt at university in a working environment.

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  JD Wetherspoon

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

  Bartender

  Key Responsibilities:-Deliver excellent customer service and serve and present beverages, quickly and efficiently.-Assist in keeping the bar, front-of-house and toilets clean and tidy, at all times.-Keep up to date with current promotions and new products and keep customers informed.-Speak to customers and ensure that they are satisfied with their meals.-Always adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing laws.-Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office. Show less

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  Morzine Ski Chalets

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  Driver

  Key Responsibilities:- Working and driving in winter conditions (cold, snow, ice etc).- Looking after, cleaning, maintaining and taking great pride in company vehicle.- Working within a team in an ever changing schedule.- Loading and unloading of clients luggage from vehicles.

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  Sky

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Sales Advisor

  -Managing great conversations with Sky customers; whether advising an existing customer on an upgrade or a customer who’s looking to end their subscription, making sure they feel like the number one priority and are fully informed about the options and services available to them.

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  Royal Navy

  Nov 2017 - now

  Leading Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering)

  -Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into powering our ships, keeping every operation on track, and making some essential missions possible.-Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in a world where there is no such thing as standard.-Get your hands on of some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Marine Engineer Officer.-Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest oversight can have a big impact on the rest of the ship. Show less