Senior Mine Planning Engineer - Underground

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer – Underground to join the Mine Technical Services team in Vientiane, Laos. Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, you will lead the development of underground mine designs, schedules and economic analyses for Phu Bia Mining’s growth projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of underground mine designs, including lateral and vertical development and stope layouts at feasibility study level.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules covering material movement, development advance, drill‑and‑blast, backfill and equipment requirements using Deswik and approved planning tools.
• Execute the mine‑planning workstream for scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, evaluating mining methods, access options, ventilation, water‑management and surface interfaces.
• Produce auditable cost‑model inputs for capital and operating estimates, project valuations, annual budgets and Life‑of‑Mine plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports and study findings to internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in underground mine planning and design, preferably in copper‑gold operations.
• Proven ability to translate geological, geotechnical and commercial data into practical mine plans.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Deswik mine‑planning software.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive benefits package.
• Five‑day work week with two days off.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects in a growing international mining company.