Chifeng Gold’s Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has produced over 1.1 million tonnes of copper cathode and over 53 tonnes of gold. In 2022, Sepon produced 6,600 tonnes of copper and 6.7 tonnes of gold. In 2023, our planned production forecast is over 6 tonnes of gold and 7,000 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.

To support our operation, we are seeking a qualified candidate in the position of Senior Superintendent - Planning and Engineering. This role will support the operations in enabling fixed plant equipment to perform at budgeted availabilities, performance, and costs and mitigate the risk of significant business loss (safety, production, cost) through the leadership of maintenance planning, reliability, and engineering functions across site.  

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Equipment strategy development.
• Life cycle cost analysis and end of life replacement planning
• Production and cost improvement programs
• Equipment risk management and contingency planning
• Short, medium, and long-term maintenance planning that optimises plant downtime, resources and costs
• Budget development and cost forecasts
• Electrical and Mechanical engineering technical support, engineering standards and plant modification control
• Project management of small capital projects and improvement projects.
• Demonstrate safe behaviour at all times and comply with the site’s standards and procedures in SSHE.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical engineering and postgraduate in Maintenance Management (Desired) with a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in the use of CMMS Systems (e.g. Pronto), MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 15 years maintenance experience in fixed plant process operations
• Demonstrated experience in fixed plant maintenance inclusive of critical plant such as Autoclaves, Oxygen Plants, Grinding Mills, slurry pumps, HV electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi disciplined technical support teams and managing a broad number of improvement projects to intended outcomes.

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.