GROW WITH PHU BIA MINING.

Drill and Blast Supervisor  

• Join our growing company in the dynamic mining industry, multi-cultural team environment
• Excellent opportunity for Drill and blast production to join our mining operation
• Generous salary and benefits package – BHX, 20 days on, 8 days off roster

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO LAO NATIONALS ONLY.

This is an exciting time to join PanAust and our subsidiary company, Phu Bia Mining in Laos. Our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation and our Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operation in Laos are both delivering strong production and cost performances and are targeted to reach peak production over the next few years. In addition, the PanAust Group is progressing well in its Stage 1 Feasibility Study of the newly acquired Frieda River Copper Project in PNG

We are a growing company, committed to the future development of Lao PDR and its people. By joining the Phu Bia Mining team, you will have the opportunity to truly discover your potential and enjoy a long term, successful career. Working in a multi-cultural environment, 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 generous salary and benefits package, including family medical insurance and performance bonuses. 

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 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 or 14 days on, 7 days off for shift work, while Vientiane – based employees work 5 days per week with 2 days off.

Reporting to the PBM Drill and Blast Superintendent, you will focus on the safe and productive mining operation utilizing owner mine fleet. The supervisor is also required to assist in the on the job training of Lao team leaders and machinery operators. The position will also have input into the short term Mine Schedules (weekly plan) and actively participate in planning activities in conjunction with mine planning engineer and geologists. The position is responsible for the effective supervision and cost control of the various mobile equipment on site. The Mine Supervisor will be responsible for implementing and supervising all work associated with open pit drill, blast, load and haul operations. This will include open pits, haul roads, waste dump development ensure safe and productive performance to achieve production targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effective management of Drill and Blast activities in the BHX project and outside the mining area in accordance with PBM safety, quality and environmental policies and standard procedures.
• Ensure Drill & Blast and associated operations comply with all relevant statutory, corporate and site standards.
• Supervise and Management of Drilling and Blast operation progress and personnel to meet production requirements.
• Help to ensure Drill and Blast activities are achieve the required Mining specification requirements within the required work schedules and budget.
• Manage, develop work schedules and ensure works are properly documented and reported on a periodic basis as required.
• Work effectively with Mobile Maintenance, Mine Planning, environmental and consultancy personnel on a regular basis.
• Effective management of PBM drilling machines and contractor and for best use of company resources.
• Assist in other mining operational activities and earthwork areas if deem required.
• Development and training of Drill and Blast Team, especially (Lao Drill and Blast Team Leader, QAQC) to be competent in Safety, Productivity and effective supervision.
• Provide technical expertise and liaison with explosives supplier to resolve product quality issues and sufficient stock of Initiating Explosives, bulk explosives, raw materials etc. On site.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Drilling and Blasting, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in drill and blast operations.
• Experience in QA/QC of drilling and blasting, including data collection and reporting.
• At least 2 - 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a mining environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with blast design and analysis software, knowledge of Surpac and fragmentation analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Good command of English both spoken and written.
• Valid Class B Driving License or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, team management, and time management skills.

For questions regarding this position or our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team on +856 (0) 21 268 000

If you are interested in applying for the position, we encourage you to apply online via our website at: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16759&company=PanAust

Or you can download our application form: 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1BC0i03kRuDnGoVuSVs8OVWOh19CTyANr

and apply via our email Kaikham.khambanxay@pbm.panaust.com