Emergency Response Supervisor Phu Bia Mining Limited

PanAust Limited is a leading copper-gold producer in Southeast Asia. The company is registered on the Australian Securities Exchange and is a constituent of the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index. PanAust has its headquarters in Brisbane and holds mineral assets in the Lao PDR and Thailand. The Company’s major asset is the 2,636 square kilometre Phu Bia Contract Area located in the Lao PDR. PanAust's interests in Laos are held via the Lao-registered company, Phu Bia Mining Limited (PBM). The Government of Laos has exercised a right to acquire a 10% interest in PBM. PanAust owns the remaining 90%. The Lao Government acquisition cost will be funded through its 10% share of future dividends paid by PBM. Within the Phu Bia Contract Area, lies the Phu Kham Operation which comprises the large low-cost Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation and a Heap Leach gold operation. Production of copper-gold concentrate at Phu Kham commenced in April 2008, transforming the Company into a significant copper concentrate producer. In addition to these two mineral assets, PanAust has identified several promising exploration targets within its Lao Contract Area and is undertaking a feasibility study at the Ban Houayxai gold-silver deposit. In northern Thailand, PanAust is undertaking a feasibility study at the Puthep Copper Project. The Company can earn a 51% interest in the Project by completing the study and has further options to acquire a total 60% to 70% interest. As at 31 December 2008, PanAust had a 33.17% interest in the Puthep Copper Project and, subject to a confirmatory audit, a right to a shareholding of 49%.

Emergency Response Supervisor Post Date: 08-May-13 Embark on your new expatriate career with a leading mining company in Laos Lead, develop and mentor our team of Lao nationals in advanced Emergency Response practices Attractive fly in, fly out roster and conditions, modern camp facilities   This is an exciting time to join Phu Bia Mining.  Our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation is in its fifth year of production, our Ban Houaxyai Gold-Silver Operation commenced production in 2012 and we have a pipeline of exploration projects in Laos.   We are a growing company, offering experienced professionals from the South East Asian region the opportunity to work as an expatriate in Laos, only a short flight from Thailand, the Philippines, China and Indonesia.  By joining the Phu Bia Mining team and working in a multi-cultural environment, you will play a key role in the further development of our projects and our Lao staff to develop their experience in mining.  You will be supported by experienced, senior expatriates who will provide you with further training and development in your discipline.  You will be rewarded with a generous salary (including potential tax advantages) and benefits package so that you can build a financial future for you and your family. 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 a range of Asian and Western food, as well as sporting and recreational facilities, including football field, gym, pool tables and wet mess.  This position is based at our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation, located approximately 120km north of the Lao capital, Vientiane.  Phu Kham is a conventional open pit mine producing approximately 65,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually.  The process plant, recently upgraded to a design capacity of 16 million tonnes per annum, comprises a SAG mill and two ball mill grinding circuits, each rated at 13 mega watts, with copper and precious metal recovery by flotation. Reporting to the Regional Emergency Response Superintendent, you will provide effective leadership and training to our Lao National Emergency Response team to ensure Phu Kham achieves a high safety standard, through education, identification, assessment and control of departmental risks and minimisation of emergency situations. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills in developing and delivering safety training to achieve a high level of safety and job competency, critical to the development of the Lao national workforce. Your key responsibilities will include:  Ensure the availability of equipment and other resources necessary to respond appropriately to emergency situations Continue research and observation to reduce safety and health risks and harm to PBM employees and contractors Work closely with other senior staff of the Safety and Sustainability departmental to optimise the delivery of safety and sustainability services Provide advice to department heads on measures to minimize the occurrence of emergency situations such as fire and hazardous materials spills Implement inspection programs for fire prevention and control equipment Supervise the emergency response team to deliver reliable and skillful response to incidents Contribute to the identification of potential emergency scenarios at each site Implement the agreed schedule of training and drills to refine and maintain the skills of the ER team Contribute to the planning and execution of crisis management exercises  To be successful in this role, you will require:  Diploma or degree level qualification in a relevant discipline Recognised qualifications/accreditation in mining emergency rescue training High level of energy, integrity and personal commitment to safety  Strong commitment and proven experience in training and developing an emergency rescue team A high level of interpersonal and cross cultural skills Commitment to supporting the growth of National employees Interested applicants can send their resumes to Recruitment.Expatriate@pbm... quoting