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Senior Mining Engineer - Underground

Employer
CHIFENG LXML
Location
Laos (LA)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 15, 2022

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Category
Engineering, Mining Production
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

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 one million tonnes of copper cathode and over 1.2 million ounces of gold doré. In 2020, Sepon produced over 39,730 tonnes of copper and 64,809 ounces of gold doré. Sepon is projected to produce over 200,000 ounces of gold doré in 2021.

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.

An integral part of the gold development story at Sepon is the commencement of the Discovery Underground. This new mine will access the depth extensions of the Discovery Open Pit via a decline which is scheduled to commence in Q1 2022. The mine will be highly mechanised and incorporate longhole open stoping and room and pillar as the primary extraction methods. This is the first underground mine at Sepon and [one of] the first highly mechanised mines within Laos.

In support of this growth and the commencement on the underground operations, we are looking for a Senior Mining Engineer - Underground to join our team to deliver on our growth plans, and be a part of this exciting future. This is an opportunity to join Sepon at the start of this new mine and it is expected that this role will have a major part to play in its success.

This role has a functional reporting line to Mine Technical Services and an operational reporting line to the Underground Mine Operations. The key focus areas will be mine plan optimisation, ore extraction planning (maximising recovery while minimising dilution) and overall technical coordination of inputs to mine planning (from geotechnical, hydrology, ore body modelling and mine infrastructure).  In addition, the position will have an integral role in the development of annual budgets and short term forecasts as well as monitoring progress against plan.  The role will provide technical expertise and guidance support to the work team to ensure quality of work and adherence to company safe work procedures.

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Oversea input parameters and calculations for Ore Reserves
  • In conjunction with the geologists, review the block model to ensure adequate levels of confidence in the resource and GC models to create accurate plans and designs.
  • Liaise between the long-term planners and the short-term planners to ensure a cohesive team striving for the same goal
  • Document and version control management
  • Other work as required within the MTS team.
  • Cover the position of Underground Senior Short Term Planning Engineer as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Mine Engineering degree or diploma
  • 10+ years’ experience in varied production environments but must include significant underground experience, preferably in room-and-pillar as well as long-hole open stoping techniques
  • High level of computer skills in Deswick is required, as well as familiarity in other mining software.
  • Strong communication skills with self-motivation and the ability to maintain direction and achieve work objectives
  • Demonstrate patience and understanding of individual and cultural differences
  • Preferably qualify as a Competent Person for Ore Reserve publication under current JORC guidelines for narrow Carlin-style sediment hosted gold systems.

An attractive salary packages, including a performance-based incentives and other benefits, are on offer for this role. This is a great opportunity to join an exisiting 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 15 February 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned.

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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