BIDA shortfall_DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP (3rd Time)

Answers to the BIDA Query for Work Permit Extension In favor of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP, (Mechanical Engineer Passport No # P8927418A) A. The expatriate has already worked for 05 years in Bangladesh. The applicant must: (i) Provide the job responsibilities and assignments of the expatriate. As Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP has been working in Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. as Mechanical Engineer He has many responsibilities and make a great impact on the project system design such as- Designing with using AutoCAD operations, planning, purchasing and until completion of the Project. Fire Fighting System calculation using NFPA references of Fire pump hydraulic head calculation, Sprinkler and Firehose Cabinet. Water Supply System calculation in determining the pumps require power, head loss and Total Dynamic Head (TDH); Air Conditioning Cooling Load Calculation such as Conduction Heat Loss Gain, Radiation Solar Heat Gain and Internal Heat Gain using ASHRAE. Ventilation Calculation System from Exhaust fan, ducting ang grilles; Wastewater Treatment Plant Design using BS Standard with detention period, sludge settle down per person and sludge removal; and Plumbing System. Also, he is remarking some additional responsibility in project in electrical system - Have the capability of the Electrical system design such Substation, Generator, Main feeder line, Low Voltage cables, Breaker including voltage drop, Lux calculation. Purchasing and logistic coordination to the project thru Client / Overseas supplier / SEC Branches thru communication in Japanese (Nihongo), Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese (Tieng Viet) and Indian/ Pakistan (Hindi / Urdu) (ii) Provide a statement with supporting documents explaining the search process for a replacement of the expatriate. As Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. have already 26 Local Engineer and Technician who are working directly and indirectly under Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP. Please see in the Annexure 1. Where one person is Project Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) and One Mechanical Senior Supervisor, Two Mechanical Supervisor are being directly supervised by Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP and company is also observing very closely their working performance and development. Company has a plan in near future when these people will be eligible for taking responsibility on behalf of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP then company will take decision to replace the expatriate by the local employee. (iii) A replacement plan for a foreign worker with a local worker along with supporting documents Around the world Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has more than 10 (Ten) Branch and Subsidiary offices which are as follows: Name of the Country Establishment Year Myanmar 1996~ till Now Taipei 2000~ till Now China 1999~till Now Thailand 2000~till Now Malaysia 1990~till Now Brunei 1989~ till Now Vietnam 1995~ till Now Singapore 1975~ till Now Bangladesh 2016~till Now In Bangladesh, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has been established on 2016 which is only 6 years ago. So, as per company policy and our belief, a reasonable time is required to prepare a specific method or training process to provide employee. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP had joined in our company on 27th November, 2017 and here some local people are working in project under his supervision and getting on jobs training from the foreigner. So, in this regard, we placed the local employees in suitable position as per based on employees’ experiences, skills with following the company’s policy. As well as Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP playing a vital role in different govt. project in Bangladesh so within 5 (Five) years it is not fully possible to handover his responsibility to his subordinate. In BIDA comment (ii) we have mentioned that total 4 people to whom Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP is providing direct training in the Job, when they will be capable to take the responsibility on behalf of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP then company will replace foreigner. (iv) Submit a plan with supporting documentation on how the foreign worker trains and develops local workers as his successor. Training for Bangladeshi local staff at HQ Japan: Since 2018, after two years of establishment, as a part of preparation for the expansion of the Bangladesh branch office, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has been conducting technical and others relevant training in Bangladesh and at HQ Japan as an intra-company transfer for engineers with excellent results, aiming to acquire and improve technical knowledge of employees. Already Two staffs from Bangladesh Branch have completed training at HQ Japan so far, and two staffs are currently undergoing training. (Total of 4 staffs). it seems to be that they will be capable to supervise the projects. Japanese language training contents: The training at HQ Japan aims to acquire JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N3 or higher and is based on learning to extent that smooth communication with Japanese community shall be possible in project sites. It is also mentionable that Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. additionally provide Japanese language education to multiple staff (with more than 2 years of experience) at the Bangladesh branch. Technical training content: Regarding technical training, although it depends on the skill level of the staffs, OJT (On the Job Training) at the construction sites is also conducted if the above JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) level is a certain level. (v) Submit a duly approved training manual having the evaluation method of the training for local workers In Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. as it is confined into Electrical Work, Civil Engineering & Painting Work in project so maximum trainings are provided through OJT (On the Job Training) method. And for the evaluation of employees of this company, they follow some appraisal systems where it is divided by 2 postures (Posture A and Posture B) and immediate upper layer of supervisors and Country Head evaluate the employees’ working capability and if any training is required further then Country Head takes initiative. Please see in the Annexure 2. (vi) Submit the list of local workers who completed training under the foreign worker We have already annexed the list of employees (Annexure 1) who are taking on the job training from Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP directly and indirectly in the projects. Moreover, the following employees are obtaining training currently by visiting Japan Head Office: Name Designation Joining Date Duration of Training in Japan Ms. Fatema tuz Zhora Project Supervisor (Engineering Department) Electrical engineer 1st July 2018 Jan 2020 to Till Now Mr. Md Swapan Hossen Project Senior Supervisor (Engineering Department) Mechanical Engineer 1st October 2016 Jan 2020 to Till Now (vii) The duly approved Service Regulation where- Recruitment process and formalities of foreign workers is described clearly; In Bangladesh, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. has introduced a Service rule for it’s local employees. But there is not any special clause relating to the appointment of foreigners or foreign employees. When Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. have hired expatriate, it has maintained proper formalities and rules and regulation according to Bangladesh’s concern authorities. Please see in the Annexure 3. Additionally, before hiring some expatriate from other country Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. followed the process as the company provided circular in newspaper for required position. As a result of not having enough experienced and skillful person for the project then Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. hired expatriate from other foreign country. (b) The experience and qualification of the position for which the foreign worker is appointed. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP has been completed his Master of Science under Construction Engineering and he had sufficient working experience in relevant field. So, the company appointed him as the right person in this position. Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP has joined in 2017 before that he had ……… years of experiences that is why Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. hired him. (viii) The process and formalities with supporting documents observed in the first appointment of the expatriate. At first, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC published an advertisement in a highly circulated newspaper asking application for the position of Mechanical Engineer. But it is a matter of sorrow that the management of the organization could not appoint a person among the local applicants who holds the minimum required qualification for the position same. At last, the management had decided to appoint Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP at that time to play the responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer in Dhaka Branch. All documents were duly submitted to BIDA during obtaining the Work Permit of Mr. DENNIS CHOZAS ALIP. _______________ Yuichi Akagi Country Manager Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc.