Planner - Maintenance

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 Supervisor - Fixed Plant Planning (Long Term), the Planner - Maintenance is responsible for preparing work scopes, work schedules on different timeframes and coordinating 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.
• Create work order from approved work request, fully plan scope work to have it 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 and plan spare parts requirements to align with the company inventory policies.
• Monitor asset management KPI’s and report to the asset management implementation supervisor.
• Manage all necessary records as required.

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.
• 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.

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 12 June 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for interview, and your submitted documents will not be returned.

The candidates from Savannakhet province or nearby are encouraged to apply for this position
Phonsinuan Village, P.O. Box 4486, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 268 200
NalaoVillage, Kaisone District, Savannakhet Tel: +856 41 212686