BIDA shortfall_ADELO GALLEGO ABAO (3rd Time)

Answers to the BIDA Query for Work Permit Extension in favor of Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Passport No. P5014187B) 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO has been working in Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. as Electrical Engineer He has many responsibilities and make a great impact on the project system design such as- Check and review construction drawing, prepare shop drawings. Motors Corporation electrical works, from Extra Low Voltage to High Voltage Systems. Supervise installation works of sub-contractors and coordinate materials approval, ordering & delivery. Attend coordination meetings with other disciplines daily. Team leads as designer and estimator on electrical power and auxiliary systems of clients. Task to attend pre-bids and site inspection. Augmented at project site to aid the supervision in electrical installation and troubleshooting. Re-assigned to supervise and troubleshoot Remaining electrical works for mining project under our scope. Monitors progress of the project and prepare hand-over documents until the preparation of requirements for the issuance of certificate of completion from client. Assist the senior engineers in making electrical design and estimates. Coordinate & supervise various new and rehabilitation electrical works. Installation of electrical works for New Cooperative building. Layouts for bidding on all electrical systems. Prepare as-built plans (Electro-Mechanical). Make design and estimates (Electrical). Make CAD works, design and estimates on ELV, LV, MV and HV feeder systems. (ii) Provide a statement with supporting documents explaining the search process for a replacement of the expatriate. As Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. have already 23 Local Engineer and Technician who are working directly and indirectly under Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO. Please see in the Annexure 1. Where one person is Junior Manager (Electrical) and Two Mechanical Supervisor, one Safety Supervisor are being directly supervised by Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO had joined in our company on 1st February 2019 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO playing a vital role in different govt. project in Bangladesh so within 4 (Four) 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO is providing direct training in the Job, when they will be capable to take the responsibility on behalf Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO 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 1st July 2018 Jan 2020 to Till Now Mr. Md Swapan Hossen Project Senior Supervisor 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 its 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO has been completed his ………………………and he had sufficient working experience in relevant field. So, the company appointed him as the right person in this position. Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO has joined in 1st February 2019 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 Electrical 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. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO at that time to play the responsibilities as Electrical Engineer in Dhaka Branch. All documents were duly submitted to BIDA during obtaining the Work Permit of Mr. ADELO GALLEGO ABAO. _______________ Yuichi Akagi Country Manager Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc.