Maintenance Team Leader

• Join our growing company in the dynamic mining industry, multi-cultural team environment
• Overseeing the maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment while ensuring safety, reliability, and high-quality performance in a dynamic work environment.
• Generous salary and benefits package – Multiple sites with 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 PKM Camp Maintenance Supervisor. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, Plumbing and civil equipment. Ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance. Oversee maintenance projects and coordinate the team to maintain high-quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts pumps, electric control, water pipeline, building structural and meters; inspects units to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and malfunctions of mechanical units, meters, such as fuel hydrants, tank pits, distribution lines, storage tanks, turbines, pumps, and control rooms.
• Identify the issue of PLC & VSD including troubleshooting.
• Inspect electrical wiring, switches, and controls for safe operating condition, grounding, and adjustment.
• Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
• Manage mechanical construction and capital project works and facilities equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FPM Mechanical and Electrical.
• Valid Lao LV driving license is required.
• Moderate to good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Lao.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

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=16891&company=PanAust 

Or you can download our application form with the following link: Download Application Here and apply via our email: recruitment@pbm.panaust.com