Senior Underground Mechanical Fitter

About the role

Phu Bia Mining Limited is seeking a Senior Underground Mechanical Fitter to lead the maintenance of heavy mining and ancillary assets at its Phu Kham Copper‑Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold‑Silver underground operations in Xaisomboun Province, Laos. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will provide vision, leadership and hands‑on technical direction to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of mechanical fitters and maintenance personnel on underground sites.
• Develop, implement and monitor maintenance strategies for heavy mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety, production and cost targets across both operations.
• Coordinate with mining, production and engineering departments to align maintenance activities with operational plans.
• Drive succession planning and skill development for Lao personnel.
• Oversee equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in mechanical fitting and heavy equipment maintenance within underground mining environments.
• Proven leadership ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory requirements in mining.
• Ability to work on a FIFO roster (28 days on/14 days off) and adapt to remote site conditions.

Required skills

• Mechanical fitting
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Underground mining equipment
• Maintenance management

What we offer

• Competitive salary with bonus incentives.
• Health insurance, housing allowance and children’s education support.
• FIFO roster with travel and transport provided.
• Modern camp facilities, diverse food options and recreational amenities.