Manager - Processing (Overseas Expatriate Position)
Chifeng Gold’s Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. We are committed to the development of Laos through our production of copper and gold, whilst striving for business excellence throughout the business. It is an exciting time at LXML in 2025 with mining and exploration ramping up and a new circuit in development to boost the copper production capabilities in coming years.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join us during the growth phase of our business and champion diversity through all stages of our recruitment.
We are seeking a Manager– Processing to lead and oversee the combined process operations group, including Gold and Copper Processing, Process Engineering, and Laboratory teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational excellence, foster team development, and contribute to the long-term success of the Sepon processing plant.
This role reports directly to the Vice General Manager – Operations. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and optimal operation of the Sepon Processing Plant, aligned with Sepon’s financial and operational goals. You will provide leadership to an expatriate and local processing team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensuring the effective delivery of key business objectives throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensure the processing plant operates in full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Provide leadership, development and direction to the Gold and Copper Processing teams, Process Engineering, and Laboratory teams, driving a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
* Deliver on all Processing plant objectives for safety, production and cost.
* Manage the processing facilities to ensure optimal production of gold and copper, improving metallurgical efficiency and production rates through capital growth, new technology and operational excellence.
* Lead the execution of approved capital projects for processing, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
* Oversee the laboratories for processing and environmental management, ensuring quality and reliability of results.
* Oversee tailings storage facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
* Actively engage with respective Operations or Group Function Leadership Team to leverage systems and processes to enhance performance at Sepon and provide site context in system design.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Chemical or Minerals Processing engineering.
* Previously overseas experience highly desirable.
* Management of Business Improvement activities within a processing/production environment.
* Develop, implement and adhere to the processing budget.
* At least 15 years’ experience in minerals processing with significant time spent in a complex hydrometallurgical environment.
* With 3+ years in a similar level role with direct accountability for multi-processing facilities.
An attractive salary package, including performance-based incentives and other benefits, are on offer for this role. This is a great opportunity to join an existing world-class mining operation and contribute towards the ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR. Both FIFO and residential packages are on offer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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