GROW WITH PHU BIA MINING.
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REACH YOUR GOALS WITH
HIGH IMPACT RESULTS.
Senior Mine Planning Engineer
THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO LAO NATIONALS ONLY.
Phu Bia Mining Limited is a Lao-registered company, 90 per cent owned by PanAust, an Australian-headquartered copper and gold mining company, with the Government of Laos owning the remaining 10 per cent. Phu Bia Mining owns and operates two award winning operations - Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver, both located in Xaisomboun Province, 120km north of Vientiane.
This is a unique time to join the Phu Bia Mining team. The Company's Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operations are world-class in terms of safety, production and performance. The Company is committed to continuing to deliver outstanding operational results while developing a mine closure plan that will provide sustainable outcomes for the Government and people of Laos.
By joining the Phu Bia Mining team, you will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment, where you will be supported by experienced expatriates and Lao supervisors who will provide you with training and development and the opportunity to develop and improve your English language skills. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, including family medical insurance and performance bonuses.
We offer many different career opportunities and as an employer who values diversity, we encourage women to apply for all available positions. Our modern mine camps provide great Lao, Asian and Western food, sport and recreational facilities and housekeeping services. Site-based employees work a roster of 20 days on, 8 days off; 9 days on, 5 days off; or 14 days on, 7 days off for shift work, while Vientiane - based employees work 5 days per week with 2 days off.
The Senior Mine Planning Engineer role will focus on delivering underground mine designs and schedules for existing Phu Bia Mining operations and for new growth project studies. In 2026, PBM have four underground operation growth projects: BHX, PKM, LCT Main and LCT SW. Training and mentoring in the relevant software packages and processes will be provided by MTS as necessary.
The Senior Engineer will be expected to assist BHX and PKM site-based teams with operational designs where skills and experience are appropriate.
The role will promote innovation and engineering best practice and exercise effective communication with stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
For questions regarding this position or our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team on
+856 (0) 21 268 000.
If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit www.PanAust.com.au
If you are interested in applying for the position, we encourage you to apply online or send your application to: recruitment@pbm.panaust.com
DEVELOP YOUR FUTURE.
REACH YOUR GOALS WITH
HIGH IMPACT RESULTS.
Senior Mine Planning Engineer
- Advance your career and be a part of a high-performing mining company in Laos, with growth projects in Southeast Asia
- Permanent position reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent - Mine Technical Services
- Competitive salary and benefits package - 5 days on 2 days off roster, based in the Vientiane Capital
THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO LAO NATIONALS ONLY.
Phu Bia Mining Limited is a Lao-registered company, 90 per cent owned by PanAust, an Australian-headquartered copper and gold mining company, with the Government of Laos owning the remaining 10 per cent. Phu Bia Mining owns and operates two award winning operations - Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver, both located in Xaisomboun Province, 120km north of Vientiane.
This is a unique time to join the Phu Bia Mining team. The Company's Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operations are world-class in terms of safety, production and performance. The Company is committed to continuing to deliver outstanding operational results while developing a mine closure plan that will provide sustainable outcomes for the Government and people of Laos.
By joining the Phu Bia Mining team, you will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment, where you will be supported by experienced expatriates and Lao supervisors who will provide you with training and development and the opportunity to develop and improve your English language skills. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, including family medical insurance and performance bonuses.
We offer many different career opportunities and as an employer who values diversity, we encourage women to apply for all available positions. Our modern mine camps provide great Lao, Asian and Western food, sport and recreational facilities and housekeeping services. Site-based employees work a roster of 20 days on, 8 days off; 9 days on, 5 days off; or 14 days on, 7 days off for shift work, while Vientiane - based employees work 5 days per week with 2 days off.
The Senior Mine Planning Engineer role will focus on delivering underground mine designs and schedules for existing Phu Bia Mining operations and for new growth project studies. In 2026, PBM have four underground operation growth projects: BHX, PKM, LCT Main and LCT SW. Training and mentoring in the relevant software packages and processes will be provided by MTS as necessary.
The Senior Engineer will be expected to assist BHX and PKM site-based teams with operational designs where skills and experience are appropriate.
The role will promote innovation and engineering best practice and exercise effective communication with stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Active participant and contributor to the Mine Technical Services Team and the Company.
- Preparation of high-quality LOM designs, schedules and cost models. Supporting underground operations at Phu Bia Mining
- Actively provide input into the development of cost models for new growth projects.
- Effective written and verbal communication of mine plans to senior management.
- Builds good working relationships with the company, consultants and contractors.
- Effective management of resources, including contractors.
- Continue to develop and review standard work practices.
- Identifies critical risks and opportunities, implements effective management strategies
- Assist in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets.
- A proactive and structured approach in determining, evaluating and eliminating potential threats to the project achieving required business plan outcomes.
- All procedures, processes and strategies for the department documented to a high standard and periodically reviewed.
- Support PanAust for information and services as mutually agreed.
- Develop and deliver high-quality underground scoping and feasibility studies
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Degree in Engineering.
- Skills and experience with mine planning software.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in open mine planning, design and scheduling.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication of mine plans and designs to management.
- Demonstrated ability for collaborative work in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines.
- Exceptional analytical capability, commercial acumen and attention to detail.
- Significant site-based operational experience.
For questions regarding this position or our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team on
+856 (0) 21 268 000.
If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit www.PanAust.com.au
If you are interested in applying for the position, we encourage you to apply online or send your application to: recruitment@pbm.panaust.com