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. In 2024, our planned production is 6,200 kg of Gold and 5,305 tonnes of Copper.

LXML is now positioning itself for future growth. With the transition from a copper-focused operation to a gold-focused operation completed in 2020 and with a number of other feasibility studies, a ramp up in exploration and with merger and acquisition activity underway, the future for LXML and the Sepon operation is unlimited in potential and opportunity.

In support of this growth, we are looking for Maintenance Planner to join our team to deliver on our growth plans, and be a part of this exciting future.

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for preparing work scopes, work schedules on different timeframes and coordinate all maintenance activities. This will enable the maintenance excecution team to perform the job aligned with the Work Management processes contained within the Maintenance Management System. With the aim to enable the most effective and cost-efficient method for the maintenance execution teams to maintain the plant and equipment, thus minimizing down time and maximizing productivity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to the Work Management process and continually improve planning & scheduling processes.
• Liaise and coordinate with production team, suppliers and contractors to support maintenance activities.
• Manage the planning and forecasting of Maintenance for the Pronto via the CMMS to ensure that all maintenance tasks are planned and completed in the allocated time.
• Create Work Order from approved work request and fully plan and scope work to have ready for scheduling.
• Create and develop a Gantt chart for work order in MS Project, which includes all operational activities for Ramp down and Ramp up, isolation and cleaning requirements. Manage all necessary records as required.
• Inventory planning and management of spare requirements in line with company policy.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a maintenance planner.
• Understanding of project reporting and project controls.
• Strong analytical, time management, planning and scheduling skills.
• High attention to details and ability to meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Monitor Asset Management KPI’s and report to the Asset Management Implementation Supervisor.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Pronto at intermediate level.

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.

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