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Phu Bia Mining

This is an exciting time to join Phu Bia Mining.  Our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation is in its fifth year of production, our Ban Houaxyai Gold-Silver Operation commenced production in 2012 and we have a pipeline of exploration projects in Laos.  

We are a growing company, offering experienced professionals from the South East Asian region the opportunity to work as an expatriate in Laos, only a short flight from Thailand, the Philippines, China and Indonesia.  By joining the Phu Bia Mining team and working in a multi-cultural environment, you will play a key role in the further development of our projects and our Lao staff to develop their experience in mining.  You will be supported by experienced, senior expatriates who will provide you with further training and development in your discipline.  You will be rewarded with a generous salary (including potential tax advantages) and benefits package so that you can build a financial future for you and your family.

We offer many different career opportunities at our mine and exploration sites and in our Vientiane office; and as an employer who values diversity, we encourage women to apply for all available positions.  Our modern mine camps provide a range of Asian and Western food, as well as sporting and recreational facilities, including football field, gym, pool tables and wet mess.

 

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

This position is based at our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation, located approximately 120km north of the Lao capital, Vientiane. Phu Kham is a conventional open pit mine producing approximately 65,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually. The process plant, recently upgraded to a design capacity of 16 million tonnes per annum, comprises a SAG mill and two ball mill grinding circuits, each rated at 13 mega watts, with copper and precious metal recovery by flotation.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will play a key role in daily maintenance and repairs for all mechanical systems of our mobile plants including Caterpillar trucks and Komatsu excavators to maximise the mechanical availability.

This position will work one-on-one with Lao national, tradespeople and technicians in a multinational team. Your coaching skills will be critical to the ongoing development and performance of the relatively inexperienced, but very keen and willing, local Lao workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake all mechanical maintenance and repairs for all mobile plants in timely manner comply with Phu Bia Mining safety policies and procedures
• Pro-actively identify the problems and organise any required works, parts or resources to ensure the mechanical availability is maximised
• Supervise and train Lao Mechanics to ensure the assigned tasks done correctly and safely
• Maintain a good housekeeping in line with contamination control standard to achieve Caterpillar "3 star rating"
• Budgeting and reporting

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Equipment/Mechanic fitting
• 5 years' experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems for a large mining fleet as well as light vehicles with a large mining contractor, owner miner or OEM
• Recent hands on experience with late model Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equipment
• Strong understanding of modern maintenance systems, planning and scheduling processes
• Unwavering commitment to safety and adherence to standard contamination control practices
• Be committed to supporting the growth of National employees

 

Apprentice Master

This position is predominantly based at the Lao-German Technical College in the Lao capital of Vientiane where our Trades Apprenticeship Program is primarily delivered. You will have the choice to work either in a residential or fly in, fly out roster and the package includes a housing allowance for accommodation in Vientiane, so that you have the freedom to enjoy the attractive expatriate lifestyle the city has to offer. This includes modern housing options, an impressive range of restaurants, gyms, day spas, sports clubs and weekend getaways.

Reporting to the Trades Training Superintendent, you will play a key role in the management of our Trades Apprenticeship Program that commenced in early 2013. You will not only be responsible for supervising the apprentices on a daily basis but will also be the main point of contact to maintain positive relationships with external parties including Lao-German Technical College and Lao Government Officials.

Your strong knowledge and prior exposure in managing a similar program would be significant to initiate and deliver continuous improvements for the design, curriculum, training packages as well as the facilities to house the program. This is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference and contribute in the development of Lao Nationals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the management and development of Trades Apprenticeship Program in compliance with Phu Bia Mining policies, procedures, systems and standards of work
• Supervise and manage the apprentices in daily basis through constant monitoring of the progress and actively identifying areas for improvement to ensure the targets are met
• Assist in the development of the design, curriculum, training packages, facilities and other relevant documentations to improve the program
• Be the main point of contact in maintaining Phu Bia Mining's relationship, mainly with Lao-German Technical College and the Government of Laos 

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Trades Qualification in Heavy Mechanical/Electrical Fitting, with a further study in relevant disciplines highly regarded
• Strong experience in Trades Training area including in a coordinator/supervisory role coupled with exposure in managing Trades Apprenticeship or similar development programs
• Sound knowledge of training & development systems and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high initiative to make improvements
• Solid safety focus and unwavering commitment in the development of National workforce

 

Trades Trainer - Electrical & Instrumentation

This position is mainly based at our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation but will also support the Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operation and the Trades Apprenticeship Program in Vientiane.

Reporting to the Trades Training Supervisor, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the electrical and instrumentation training programs, predominantly for our Lao tradespeople and trades apprentices. You will also need to provide guidance and mentor them in their on-the-job training and skills enhancement processes. As the system has not been fully implemented, you will be required to actively assist in the development of relevant training packages in line with the business requirements.

Your outstanding leadership and coaching skills will be critical to your success in developing the relatively inexperienced, but very keen and willing, local Lao workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference and see they grow and develop as a direct result of your efforts.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Champion the safety culture and constantly build the safety awareness of the trainees and apprentices in compliance with statutory codes, acts and regulations; as well as Phu Bia Mining safety policies and procedures
• Deliver high quality theoretical and practical trainings to develop the skills of Lao tradespeople and apprentices in electrical & instrumentation maintenance area
• Continuously improve the training methods and materials to meet the current business requirements
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of the Trades Apprenticeship Programs

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with considerable hands-on exposure in electrical & instrumentation maintenance for a process plant in heavy industry
• 3+ years' experience in a training or supervisory role
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of electrical & instrumentation systems maintenance
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to the development of National employees
• Unwavering safety awareness

 

Interested applicants should send their CV to the email address below Email:

Recruitment.Expatriate@pbm.panaust.com

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