* Lead a team of workers at designated site;

* Good communication skill;

* Able to manage workers and site schedule;

* Implement effective site safety in accodance to MOM requirement;

* Picking up of BQ for usage and raise PO;

* Peferably to posses driving licence;

* Able to do drafting admendment for submission;

* Monthly submission of site progress claim;

* Attend weekly site meeting;

1. Responsible for quantity take off and cost estimation；
2. Preparation and resolution of contractual claims; finalization of accounts; as well implementation of cost control measures；
3. Source / Liaise /Negotiate with suppliers & vendors on quotations and requirements；
4. Prepare, submit and monitor contractual claims in accordance to construction progress, milestone payments and evaluate variation orders by working closely with the construction team.
5. Evaluation and certification of sub-contractors' progress payments;
6. Attend meetings to capture all variation claims, preparation of interim valuations and potential variation works;
7. Candidates with experience in calculating Cabinet related quantity will be preferred;

Job Descriptions

a) Ability to take measurement and understanding of both Structural and Architectural Works.
b) Handle progress claims and payments, variation order & finalization of accounts
c) Compilation of all construction drawings and rebar schedule for progress claims
d) Provide planning and cost controlling support for all projects, with monitoring productivities together with recording of all related data
e) Source and compile quotation for require tender and projects
f) In charge of reviewing and negotiation of orders, letter of award and project contracts.
g) Responsible for preparing contract for sub-contracted services.
h) 5 working days

Job Requirements

1. Full Time role
2. Minimum Experience: 3 years
3. Qualification: Degree

Job Descriptions:

• Responsible of accounts payable (AP) function.
• Checking, verifying, and processing of AP invoices, including labour suppliers' timecards calculation in order to verify the invoices.
• Handling of AP payments with proper supporting and endorsement
• Reconcile with supplier’s Statement of Accounts
• Liaise with supplier to resolve discrepancy.
• Monitor and record daily bank payments and charges for all banks.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures related to AP activities.
• Ensure all documents are properly filed and scan to document management system.
• Other ad hoc duties or projects assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Accountancy, LCCI, CAT or its equivalent
• 1 year of relevant working experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good team player, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills
• Organized, detailed and meticulous.
• Fresh graduate and Malaysian are welcome.
• 5 days work week.

Job Description

Perform LEW inspection at construction sites and temporary supply

Assist in shutdown servicing of client's electrical installation

Requirements

Must possess LEW Grade 7

Candidate must have the following qualifications for the above post

• Process Class 4 Driving License
• Class 5 & Lorry crane license will be an advantage
• Perform delivery to the assigned destination on time
• Ensure that documents are signed and endorsed by the intended recipients
• Daily checks on the vehicle
• Strictly adhere to regulations and safety standards.
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned
• Must have the ability to handle the work environment by driving concrete trucks and tippers
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
• Strong time management and customer service skills Attention to detail
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Possess a good attitude and polite

Working Hours from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

If required need to work on Sundays.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Can accept night shift

Job Description

Industry/ Organization Type: Construction

Position Title: Electrical Equipment Engineer/Specialist

Working Location: Various Locations (company transportation provided at the project locations)

Working Hours: 6 days, Monday – Saturday (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)

Salary Package: Basic salary up to $5,700 + OT + AWS + Variable Bonus

Duration: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Perform basic and advanced machine electrical wiring works.

Develop electrical testing fixtures and carry out machine testing and verification.

Attend service calls for technical support.

Troubleshoot problems on the service site and replace/repair defective parts before deadlines.

Perform safety checks and inspections to ensure safe, effective, and reliable equipment.

Determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations by studying the plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders.

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering/Mechatronics or equivalent

Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience

Best with experience working in a machine assembly environment.

Knowledge of drawing software (Solidworks, Unigraphic, etc) is an added advantage.

Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, regulations, tools, equipment, and materials common to mechanical & electrical trade

Possesses skills to install, repair, and maintain all types of electrical system equipment and components.

Class 3 License is preferred.

• Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled conditions (heat, cold, outdoors)
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment
• Willingness to work overtime
• Willing to work the midnight shift
• Excellent customer service skills
• Min 3 Years of relevant working experiences
• Secondary School / high school/diploma or equivalent
• Carpentry and renovation experience a plus

Job Responsibilities:

• Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools
• Form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue, or mortar utilizing tools such as screeds, brushes and trowels
• Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels, and squares to ensure patterns are even and precise
• Cut, install, polish, and surface granite and marble and ensure accuracy during the installation process for lasting results
• Prepare various surfaces for tiling with waterproofing material or lath and clean the surfaces properly
• Create decorative wall and floor designs by laying and setting mosaic tiles in kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms
• Tap tiles into place carefully using tools to properly adhere tiles to the base, making sure not to break or damage tiles

Follow blueprints precisely and mark and measure surfaces that need to be tiled to determine how to go about jobs

Working Days - Monday to Saturday

9am to 7pm

If needed, must work on Sundays

Responsibilities:

• Manage all things related to Foreign permit applications/renewal and cancellations
• Manage payroll
• Maintain leave record and medical claims
• Coordinate Staff and workers training enrollment
• Maintain, upkeep and participate in ISO, BizSafe and OHSAS audit
• Assist with day to day operations in the department and other ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Description & Requirements

• Develop documentations and prepare drawing/model for submission using AutoCAD or Revit (BIM) Software.
• Assist in maintaining CAD & BIM standards as well as workflow in accordance to company standards.
• Support Project Team in managing RFI as well as making presentations with BIM Model & other related activities.
• Ensure accuracy of documents based on BIM Modelling.
• Comply with BIM manager Execution Plan & BIM project workflow criteria.
• Print drawings for production & participate in reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

5-days work week : 8.20am to 5.50pm (Monday to Friday)

Working Location : Kallang Sector

Allowances : Transport + Meal + Daily

Bonus : AWS + Variable

Benefits : Group Medical Insurance + Dental

Job Duties:

• Minimize equipment (Fuji SMT and Vitronics wave soldering) downtime & ensure production meets target output & yield
• Execute effective preventive maintenance & production line support
• Provide technical support to production operation in meeting output & quality
• Work with engineers & production in continuous improvement projects
• Support in all Production/Line activities (e.g. line set-up, proto build, and line fall-out verification, calibration)
• Provide first level trouble shooting & resolve production stoppages due to equipment issues
• Document & report all line stoppages due to equipment or technical issue
• Monitor machine output and ensure it meets the standard throughput
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• Minimum NTC/ITC in Engineering with 1 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work well with all functions in manufacturing environment
• Forward Thinking, and able to foresee issues and solutions
• Willing to work shifts and overtime

1. Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies procedures and specifications with the ERP system.

2. Coordinate with various departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.

3. Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, prices, terms, deliveries, and services with suppliers and/or subcontractors.

4. Manage requestor's requirements to ensure operationally need such as goods and service supply, track orders for timely delivery and quality of purchased products.

5. Monitor and coordinate deliveries of all items purchased to ensure that all items and delivered on-site.

6. Liaising and verifying with the finance department regarding invoices, price, and delivery acknowledgement.

7. Assist in accounting matters such as matching of PO, DO, invoices and preparation of payment, documentation and filing.

8. Relevant experience in the construction industry is preferred.

Job Description:-

• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data
• Planning, organising and undertaking field work/site investigations
• Managing and liaising with engineers, consultants, contractors and geotechnical engineers
• Supervise, check, evaluate and record all spoil data
• Prepare soil data reports and ensure quality of field work
• Prepare site investigation report
• Assist, support and supervise in instrumentation works
• Identifying soil and rock classification
• Providing of the site photos and preparing the field bore logs

Requirements:-

• Degree in Geology / Civil & Structural
• Soil Investigation, Instrumentation & Monitoring, Geotechnical experience, fresh graduate is welcome to apply.

Job Description

Role Overview

Assist Site Manager to establish the horizontal and vertical control to ensure the project is built within the tolerance of the design.

Duties and Responsibility

· Overall responsible for the land surveying task.

· To perform levelling, traversing, setting-out point, survey data collecting, layout, map and field of topographic surveying, boundary surveys etc.

· Working closely with the engineering and construction team to meet the survey work required.

· Manage and plan the land surveying work schedule to ensure all drawings are accurately for survey work and approved by relevant teams.

· Ensure correctness of build-up according to construction plans and drawing. Verified accuracy of survey data, measurement and calculations.

· Carry out as-built surveys, and settlement monitoring for buildings

· Prepare and submit pre and post construction drawings if necessary.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Proficiency with Autocad, Land Project Development Software or Other Processing Software, any BIM related software, Microsoft office or etc

· Must be a team player and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

· Good time management and independent skills.

· Able to cope in a fast pace environment. Posse good leadership and organizing abilities and prepare to work long hours when necessary

· Manage and maintain all survey instruments and survey data and records well.

· Class 3 Singapore driving license

· Singapore land surveyor certificate

Background, Experience

· 1 years project surveying skills and 1 years working on site using surveying equipment.

· Experience in carry out project survey in commercial / residential / plant / civil work.

· Competency of using survey instrument and surveying software.

Education

· Diploma in land surveying, Geology/Geophysics or Civil Engineering preferred with relevant land surveying working experience

Must have 15 years experience Diaphragm Wall, Removal of RC pile, Pored pile, See wall & H beam and installation of king post and Jet grouting.

Willing to work at site standard time and non standard time.

Overall D. Wall project planning, distributing resources, time management, risk management, creating benchmarks, managing the budget, managing staff, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

Mobilize the machinery such as crane, grabber and cutter as per contract

Assemble the machinery and get the authorized examiner approval

Assist the LCDW to get the NCE and Utility layout drawing

Assist the Design and drafting team to get the drawing based on the site planning and constrains & submit the drawing to the MC/Consultant and do the follow up on the AE approval.

Prepare the project weekly and monthly rolling program in MICROSOFT PROJECT based on the hand over working place, site obstruction and constrains. Get the Project manager approval for rolling program and submit to main contractors

Follow up the program and ensure that program met up on site

After the completion diaphragm wall, follow up the top-down excavation and exanimate

Exposed diaphragm wall condition and ensure the soundness of the concrete

·Execution of following diaphragm wall rectification works if spotted any unsound conditions

Preparation of following diaphragm wall records Method statement, safe work procedure,risk assessment,lifting plan, Panel record,daily report, and Delay and obstruction recor Site daily, meeting minutes

· Report the site progress and other site planning related matter to daily coordination meeting & weekly sub-contractor meeting Maintain the site inventory records for steel plate, equipment's and machinery.

· Assist the QPs for inspections and clarify the technical matters - whenever required

· Maintain and update the all site records and assist the QS on the claim works

· Closely Follow up the cash follow together with project manager and QS and implement the actions whenever it downs

URGENT HIRING FOR - Admin & Operations Executive

Salary SGD 2,200.00 - SGD 2,750.00 (Based on Experience)

5 Days work

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Main Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Manage accounts receivables (AR) and accounts payables (AP) functions

- Process and Perform Invoices, PO, Deliveries, Project formalities

- Perform data entries, prepare and assist in day-to-day operation in accounting

- Email correspondence with external stakeholders/ Vendors

- Work on Project Management cost

- Assist in month-end closing and reconciliation of daily, monthly and yearly transactions

- Undertake any ad-hoc duties including admin duties, as and when assigned

- Handle MOM processing

- Manager entire admin and operation work of the organization.

Requirements:

- Have relevant education in Finance/Accounting/Multimedia/IT

- The successful candidate should be proficient with computers and other standard office technology and is meticulous in carrying out work orders.

- In addition, he/she should be able to work under minimal supervision and have good communication skills

- Good Knowledge of MS Office and Email Communication

- Singaporeans or PR preferred

Zeecon Engineering Pte Ltd is a company providing Cabling Solutions to the corporate world. We specialize in laying cabling and a host of other related services as below

Cabling - Data, Fiber, Telephone and Electrical

CCTV Security System

Door Access Security System

UPS Installation

Data Centre IT Relocation

Rack Systems and Enclosures

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager/Executive Director, the incumbent supports the entire team with day-to-day operations in admin and accounts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Admin Duties

· Answering phone, and customer service inquiries, etc

· General day-to-day administration

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

· Min. O levels with accounting, or Any diploma, Degree

· Min. 0-2 years relevant experience

· Able to work independently

· Strong sense of integrity, and responsibility with a positive attitude

· Meticulous and very detailed-oriented

· Proficient in Microsoft Office / Xero

• Minimum 10 years experience in Project Managment and Certified Project Management Professional from PMI.
• Accountable for the full project lifecycle: develop scopes of work and associated project plans and own the day-to-day operations to ensure that projects remain on track and within budget.
• Lead internal and external status meetings: clearly capture notes, assign action items to team members, and own all necessary follow-up.
• Relay clear and specific expectations, timelines, priorities, challenges, and new developments in detail to key internal and external team members/parties.
• Own daily project plan components, including task estimation, resource allocations,and new work requests.
• Coordinate internal reviews and implementation-related quality assurance efforts.
• Come from a place of perpetual learning, always seeking to improve and optimize processes, develop new ones, and participate in the overall growth of the department and agency.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify and execute cross-functional goals.
• Work with clarity PPM , or other project management tools.
• Eliminate scope creep by ensuring that projects remain within parameters identified in the scope of work.
• Communicate issues, bug reports, and change orders to leadership.
• Define timelines, budgets, KPIs, deliverables, and milestones; allocate resources
• Draft and present project proposals .
• Negotiate pricing, timelines, services, and terms with vendors.
• Create progress reports and monitor program data to assess efficiency.
• Build strong, lasting relationships and strategic partnerships through exceptional client service; serve as primary point of contact for client communications.

Be involved in the planning of civil engineering works.

· To collaborate with peers in other disciplines in feasibility study and design, and ensure delivery of quality service for clients.

· Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager.

· The Civil Engineer shall supervise all civil, structural, and geotechnical building works, including structural elements for architectural work, building services, electrical and mechanical (M&E), and specialist engineering works for compliance with the PUB/LTA’s requirements and other authorities’ and agencies’ requirements for permanent works and temporary works.

Job Summary:

· The Civil Engineer assists the Construction Manager in performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of current upcoming Civil projects.

· The Civil Engineer shall supervise all civil, structural, and geotechnical building works, including structural elements for architectural work, building services, electrical and mechanical (M&E), and specialist engineering works for compliance with the PUB/LTA’s requirements and other authorities’ and agencies’ requirements for permanent works and temporary works.

. Flexible working hours

Responsibilities:

 1. Involved in SDLC processes like requirement

analysis, designing, coding , testing ,releasing, and providing

maintenance

 2. Fixed point auto code generation for production purposes of the system-level testing

 3. Experienced in writing and analyzing systems requirement

documents and usee test cases , preparing test logs and summary

reports

 4. Checking daily WIP calculations and updating the monthly machine status

 5. Identified and addressed technical issues in a timely and efficient manner

 6. Perform wire bond sub-module assembly, set-up, and calibration to meet the

in-house specifications

 7. Conduct testing strength of bonded connections, using testing equipment reports

 8. Designed, implemented, and tested modular components for printer

firmware

 9. Discovered, investigated, and found solutions for problems in OS and

compiler

10. Development on Linux Platform with Embedded C user side of RTOS

11. Assisted QA in developing meaningful testcases.

Excellent numeracy and analytical skills

12.In-depth scientific knowledge

13.Good problem-solving skills

14.Good communication and interpersonal skills

15.Good technical skills

16.Able to work and be stationed overseas

17.Flexible working hours.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Proficient in C++ and other object-oriented programming languages
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Technical skills:

•  Advanced Microcontrollers
•  Analog Circuits
•  Embedded Systems(Embedded C,Keil IDE,Proteus)

Working Location : Kallang Sector

Allowances : Transport + Meal + Daily

Bonus : AWS + Variable

Benefits : Group Medical Insurance + Dental

Two shifts will be offered, Day Shift 8:20am to 5:50pm (Monday to Friday) or Night Shift 5:50pm to 5:50am (Monday to Thursday)

Job Duties:

• Minimize equipment (Fuji SMT and Vitronics wave soldering) downtime & ensure production meets target output & yield
• Execute effective preventive maintenance & production line support
• Provide technical support to production operation in meeting output & quality
• Work with engineers & production in continuous improvement projects
• Support in all Production/Line activities (e.g. line set-up, proto build, and line fall-out verification, calibration)
• Provide first level trouble shooting & resolve production stoppages due to equipment issues
• Document & report all line stoppages due to equipment or technical issue
• Monitor machine output and ensure it meets the standard throughput
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum NTC/ITC in Engineering with 1 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work well with all functions in manufacturing environment
• Forward Thinking, and able to foresee issues and solutions
• Willing to work shifts and overtime

• Candidate must possess at least Certificate in Electrical Engineering / Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent.
• At least 7 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Required Skill(s): MS OFFICE, DRAWING INTERPRETATION
• Specialized in Engineering - Electrical installation and repair
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and manage the electrical works
• Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus. Troubleshooting and repairing ...
• To ensure and maintain high standard of work, safety and good work productivity.
• Other adhoc duties as and when directed

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

As a test development staff engineer in the Operations business group, you will test features on the silicon semiconductor chips Marvell produces for internal and external customers. You will make sure we don’t ship out any underperforming units. You’ll work closely with design to make sure their chip features are testable and that the results meet the customer’s specifications. You may even have to write new code or develop new testing strategies when our chips outpace the capabilities of current testing equipment.

What You Can Expect

• As an ATE Engineer, you will be responsible for developing test programs and hardware on the ATE (Automated Testing Equipment) for characterization and production testing of very high performance networking semiconductor devices.
• You will need to be able to utilize the ATE equipment tools and capabilities to optimize its performance without compromising the quality of outgoing products.
• You will also be responsible for developing and tracking the fully life cycle of the project from beginning to its final completion.
• You will be developing test plans and supporting various phases of manufacturing. Be responsible for design, development and verification of new firmware features

What We're Looking For

• Education: BS in EE (Specialization in Semiconductors)

• Skill in Advantest 93K ATE tester

• Knowledge of high speed ATE hardware design

• Skill in programming/scripting (C & C++ or Python or Perl)

• Knowledge of Digital and Mixed Signal design and test

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrate project management, team work and leadership necessary for successful project completion

#LI-UN1

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell’s focus on cloud data center connectivity solution enabled our customer to move data inside and between cloud data center faster and more reliably. The PAM4 DSP technology enabled 200G, 400G and 800G data transfer rate within the data centers. The Coherent DSP technology enabled 100G and 400G data transfer rate between data centers. Marvell is the enabler and partner of world’s leading cloud hyper scalers in area of transferring data from Copper PHY to the world of Optics.

What You Can Expect

As a Senior Staff Engineer in the Product Engineering organization at Marvell, you will be part of a brilliant growing team of engineers that solves complex problems. In this role, you will be working with our design, product & test development team in US and in APAC; supporting new product introduction projects & activities to ensure smooth transition of these new products from development to manufacturing phase.

• Responsible new product introduction initial phase of silicon bring up working with NPI Product and Test team in the US to validate new device features and test/DFT methodologies.
• Collaborate with NPI PE, Test, Foundry and Reliability Engineering teams to drive NPI development of highspeed datacenter products and their variants.
• Analyze yield at engineering sample phase and characterize NPI product performances and manufacturing yield window including bench correlation to meet product cost targets.
• Perform data mining and statistical data analysis on wafer sort and final test parametric to support initial product assessment.
• Perform functional testing and analysis to ensure product operation and reliability.
• Support test engineering on resolving test program related issues.
• Support volume engineering sample supply for early customer engagement.
• Plan and coordinate (data analysis, debug, root-cause, implementing solutions) yield & test time improvement activities to meet the set mass production release goals.
• Engage & manage Test Sub-con in early production stage
• Collaborate with HVM PE to identify and drive production capacity improvement after production release via test time reduction, yield improvements, qualifying alternate sources etc.

What We're Looking For

• B.S. in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and device physics
• Strong analytical skills and statistically literate. Knowledge of yield analysis, quality management tools, GR&R, Cp, Cpk.
• Working knowledges of Auto Test Equipment (ATE), Adventest 93K, UltraFlex, test handler, wafer prober is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with strong hands-on test development and debug skills
• Self-directed, capable of managing complex projects, working individually and collaborating with other technologists to achieve objectives
• Excellent communication skills, including written and spoken English

#LI-UN1

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.