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 copper and gold, whilst striving for business excellence.
In support of this growth, we are looking for Technical Advisor - Environment to join our team to deliver on our growth plans, and be a part of this exciting future.
The role of Technical Advisor – Environment reports to the Manager – Safety, Health & Environment. The Technical Advisor – Environment provides high level technical expertise, project management, capability building and strategic support to LXMLs Environment, and Mine Rehabilitation and Closure functions. The role focuses on supporting project approval studies and applications, environmental management improvement projects and mine closure planning. The role is primarily project and improvement focussed rather than operational.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide specialist environment, rehabilitation and mine closure technical advice to ensure compliance with Lao Law, LXML and international standards.
- Provide technical assurance for environment and closure related operational activities, studies and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate and provide technical input for project approval related studies, permit applications and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate and provide technical input into environment improvement projects.
- Apply project management discipline to scoping, budgeting and execution of environment improvement projects.
- Through the delivery of the environmental improvement projects, build technical capacity in the national environment team.
- Provide technical input into life-of-mine and closure planning.
- Coordinate and provide technical input into rehabilitation and mine closure related studies and projects.
- Support progressive rehabilitation planning, performance monitoring and costing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification/training in environmental science, engineering or related discipline required. At least 7 years of experience at a senior level Environmental role in mining
- Previous expatriate experience highly desirable
- Broad environmental management skillset across all aspects of metalliferous mining.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – in English.
- Ability to coach and guide a national workforce
An attractive salary packages, including performance-based incentives and other benefits, are on offer for this role. This role is located in the Lao PDR on either a Fly-in Fly-out 28 days on, 14 days off roster, or residential 9 days on 5 days off roster. 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. This is an opportunity to work within a highly-skilled team and take your career to the next level.
All applications will close 4 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned.
if you are interested, please apply through this link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/88905905
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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