Coordinator - Shutdown
Release Date: 25 Mar 2026
Job Category: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sepon Site
Closing Date: 06 Apr 2026

Coordinator - Shutdown


Chifeng Gold’s Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation,
located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. We are committed to the development of Laos
through our production of cooper and gold, whilst striving for business excellence throughout the business.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join us during the growth phase of our business and
champion diversity through all stages of our recruitment.


Reporting to the Superintendent – Shutdown, the Coordinator - Shutdown is responsible for the safe,
efficient and high-quality execution of shutdown maintenance activities during planned major maintenance
events across the Sepon processing plant and supporting infrastructure. The role supports the Manager -
Shutdown by coordinating shutdown work crews and contractors, ensuring tasks are executed in accordance
with approved shutdown schedules, work packs, safety standards and technical specifications. The Supervisor - Shutdown ensures that shutdown activities are completed on time, within scope and to the required quality
standards to maintain plant reliability and availability.


Key Responsibilities Include:
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and ensure all work complies with site SSHE standards.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and task-based risk assessments.
• Identify and manage critical risks including lifting operations, confined space entry, working at heights
and isolations.
• Ensure all personnel comply with permit to work and isolation procedures.
• Supervise shutdown work teams during execution of planned major maintenance events.
• Ensure shutdown work scopes are executed in accordance with approved work packs, drawings,
procedures and OEM specifications.
• Deliver shutdown work safely, efficiently and within the approved schedule.
• Coordinate daily shutdown activities with planners, operations and contractors.
• Supervise contractors and ensure they comply with site safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor contractor productivity and adherence to shutdown schedules.
• Ensure contractor work is completed according to scope and specifications.


Qualifications ,Experiences, and Skills:
• Certified in Mechanical, Electrical or releveant Trade Qualification.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance and shutdown operations while effectively managing
contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in Lao and English preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure during shutdown events.
An attractive salary package, including performance-based incentives and other benefits is on offer for this
role. This is a great opportunity to join an existing world class mining operation and contribute towards the
ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR.


To join the next generations' global mining company, please submit your application online in either Word
(.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format online to Recruitment@LXML.LA. All applications will close 6 April 2026.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned.


Candidates from Savannakhet or nearby areas are encouraged to apply.


Phonsinuan Village, P.O. Box 4486, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 268 200
NalaoVillage, Kaisone District, Savannakhet Tel: +856 41 212686

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