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Page 210 of 486 Petrojam Limited Integrity Commission October 2019 Notwithstanding Mrs. Ramharrack’s representation that Mr. Mahabeer was the third panelist to interview Mr. Cole on the second occasion, Mrs. Ramharrack, by way of her submission to the DI dated October 5, 2018, was unable to substantiate her representations as she indicated that she was not in possession of the referenced interview records. 70 The DI conducted a review of the records of interview, which are attached hereto as Appendix 4 (g) to (l) and which were completed in relation to the post of Process Engineer, VDU. The following observations were made: 1. Mr. Cole was rejected for the position of Process Engineer by Ms. Jodi Graham and Ms. Chevril Shaw on January 18, 2018 on the basis that he lacked practical experience and knowledge. 2. It was observed that the Record of Interview which was completed by one, ‘CME’, on January 18, 2018, failed to indicate an overall score as well as a recommendation. 3. Mr. Cole was recommended by Mr. Simeon Hall on February 13, 2018 for the position of Process Engineer on the basis that he was enthused and an experienced process engineer. Further, Mr. Hall inscribed “ RECOMMEND FOR PROJECT LEAD; KEEN IN TRAINING UP STAFF, ETC .” (DI Emphasis) 4. Mr. Cole was recommended by Mrs. Yolande Ramharrack on the basis that “ Mr Cole would bring to the VDU project leadership competencies/Team building strategies as it relates to alignment & execution of the VDU Project. Candidate to be considered for a more strategic role on the Project given intellect, expertise and strategic competencies .” (DI Emphasis) Further, by way of a hearing held on August 20, 2018 which was convened by the DI, Mrs. 70 The IC has attached at Appendix 4, a copy of the Records of Interview which were completed in relation to Mrs. Yolande Ramharrack, Mr. Clayton Smith and Mr. Olivier Cole.