Vision Statement
Empowering industries for a sustainable future, Atlantech envisions becoming a leader known for seamlessly integrating cutting-edge engineering solutions with environmental conservation. We aspire to redefine industry standards, fostering innovation and promoting responsible practices. Our vision is to be a key contributor to creating resilient and sustainable local communities, where industries thrive in harmony with nature. Through a continuous commitment to excellence, ethical principles, and active participation in global carbon reduction initiatives, we strive to be a trusted partner, influencing positive change and contributing to a greener and more sustainable world, as we grow into a prominent and influential company in our sector.
About Us
Atlantech is a consulting company providing first-class geology, mining engineering, and environmental support services.
Why we do what we do?
After many years walking the walk, with a wealth of experience gained from projects across global sites and a diverse range of commodities, we thought why not help others as they have helped us?
We are driven to give back our expertise and continually strive to push others to succeed in their chosen career path.
A diverse team is also an adaptable team and we are here to work with your schedule and support your team as best we can to add value to your business.
Atlantech's fundamental values are:
Mansour Nasrollahzadeh
Managing Director and Founder
Mansour Nasrollahzadeh is a highly skilled mining engineer and entrepreneur, equipped with over ten years industry experience and a Master of Mining Engineering from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology – Tehran Polytechnic.
His roles across open cut and underground mine sites in Australia have enriched Mansour with a wealth of knowledge in the resources sector. Mansour has obtained the statutory certificate of open cut examiner, which illustrates his thorough understanding of legislation and safe practice in the mining industry.
Mansour specialises in: Mine planning, including tactical and strategic planning, through seam mining, scheduling, design, process optimisation, feasibility study, reconciliation, truck and haulage modelling. Drill and Blast, including design, loading and timing plan, constraints management, through seam blasting, hot hole blasting and process optimisation.
After a decade in the mining industry, Mansour decided to found Atlantech to provide first class mining engineering services to every client to whom quality matters.
Jason Desmond
Director and Environmental Lead
Jason Desmond is a passionate environmental professional and leader with over 17 years industry experience and a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Newcastle.
Jason has previously worked across several open-cut coal and metalliferous mine sites within Australia. This has included working as a consultant, mining supervisory positions as well as site-based environmental roles ranging from Environment & Community Officer through to Environment & Community Manager leading a team.
Jason has experience in Project Approvals, Management Plans, Mining Operations Plan, Rehabilitation monitoring, site compliance, life-of-mine and budget planning, reporting (Annual Reviews, Annual Returns, non-compliance) mine closure, auditing, government and community liaison as well as mentoring of many students / undergraduate / graduates. He possesses an environmental auditors' certification as well as statutory certificate of open cut examiner.
Jason is passionate about supporting clients in the mining industry whilst leveraging off his vast prior experience.
Ross Heath
Manager, Mining Operations
Ross Heath is a respected industry leader with over 40 years of experience in open-cut mining, gained through diverse technical and operational roles across Australia.
Ross began his career in 1981 as a Survey Assistant before earning his Coal Mine Surveyor qualification in 1984 and Open Cut Examiner (OCE) qualification in 1990. Over the next two decades, he held multiple roles as an OCE, Mining Superintendent, and Pit Services Supervisor across several mining operations.
In 2011, Ross obtained his Mining Engineering Manager (MEM) ticket and has since served as an MEM and Principal’s Representative, overseeing operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and team development.
Ross brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Atlantech, strengthening our capability in mining operations. As our new Manager of Mining Operations, he will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency, mentoring the next generation of supervisors and managers, and delivering high-value solutions to our clients.
Throughout his career, Ross has found the most rewarding aspects to be improving operational safety, mentoring colleagues in their career growth, and connecting with so many great people over the years.
Outside of work, Ross enjoys spending time with family, travelling the world, playing golf, staying active, keeping up with current affairs, and indulging his passion for cricket.
Jean-Francois St-Onge
Group Manager - Metal Mining
Jean-Francois is an accomplished mining engineering leader with over 30 years' global industry experience in both underground and open-pit mining. Combining operational proficiency with consulting expertise, he is recognised as an innovative problem-solver with a strong focus on mine-to-mill strategic planning and integrated optimisation.
Jean-Francois is passionate about maximising the value of mining assets through holistic, site-wide optimisation and stronger integration across technical disciplines. He is a strong advocate for collaborative team structures and has a proven ability to mentor and develop the next generation of mining professionals while improving workflows, technical outcomes and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Throughout his career, Jean-Francois has championed safe and environmentally responsible engineering practices, with a focus on aligning technical solutions with permitting requirements, operational realities and community expectations. His practical and integrated approach helps reduce development risk and supports effective transitions from studies through to project execution.
Outside of work, Jean-Francois enjoys an active lifestyle and the outdoors. Whether on the tennis court, sailing, exploring scenic routes on his bike or enjoying a round of golf, he enjoys activities that challenge both mind and body.
Nerida Manley
Principal Environmental Consultant
Nerida Manley is a highly skilled and passionate environmental professional, with over 17 years of operational experience within the coal industry, equipped with a Masters of Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Newcastle.
With extensive practical operational experience and knowledge through employment in the coal mining industry, her career has involved a strong regulatory and community engagement focus. Nerida believes that a highlight of her experience to date has been working alongside the local community and creating positive relations with industry.
Nerida has extensive experience in site and project management, mine closure planning, data management, compliance management and reporting, environmental management systems and plans, risk assessments, internal and external auditing, water management, contractor management and stakeholder engagement.
Her key strengths involve a compliance focus to environmental legislation and adhering to the requirements of Environmental Licence and Consent requirements along with the day to day running at operational mine sites.
Nerida says that her hobbies are fairly kids sports orientated these days. She is a proud soccer mum and she enjoys adventure bush walks with her family on the weekend.
Shaun Smith
Principal Environmental Consultant
Shaun is a Principal Environmental Consultant with over 25 years of experience in environmental planning and management across mining, agriculture, renewables, waste, industrial, and government sectors. He has worked extensively across NSW in both consulting and government roles, including senior positions in environmental approvals, compliance, and project management.
Shaun has broad experience delivering environmental impact assessments, approvals documentation, regulatory reporting, and compliance auditing across a range of developments, including extractive industries, recycling and waste facilities, renewable energy, and industrial projects. He also brings strong expertise in NSW environmental legislation, developed through both consulting work and previous roles within the NSW Government.
A key strength of Shaun’s experience is stakeholder and community engagement, having worked closely with government agencies, councils, landholders, Aboriginal stakeholder groups, and multidisciplinary project teams on complex environmental matters.
Shaun is a Certified Environmental Practitioner and a member of Environment Institute Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ), reflecting his commitment to professional standards and quality environmental outcomes.
Outside of work, Shaun enjoys bush walking, boating and fishing, camping and 4WDing, renovating, and holidaying.
Tiju Thomas
Senior Drill and Blast Engineer
Tiju Thomas has accumulated an abundance of experience working on a diverse range of projects across the globe as a mining engineer since 1995, with a particular passion for drill and blast engineering. He is armed with 29 years in the mining industry and a Bachelor and Master of Science - Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In addition, Tiju has a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (South Africa) and is a published author of multiple industry papers and publications.
Tiju specialises in: Drill and Blast planning, the best and latest blasting techniques and technologies, computer aided design using relevant software packages, project management, blast monitoring, investigations, audits and consulting services, and much more.
As a blasting enthusiast, Tiju delivers a high quality and practical product, while using the resources available to continually improve on the tools and processes in place. His goal is to use his extensive experience in collaboration with his technical ability to build trust and integrity amongst crews. He believes in working as a team to deliver a more cost effective and operationally efficient outcome.
Nathan Dunstan
Senior Mining Engineer
Nathan Dunstan is a motivated senior mining project engineer with several years of expertise in mechanical and mining engineering, a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Mining) from the University of Wollongong, a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Finance from Griffith University.
Excelling in strategic planning, project management, and contractor oversight, Nathan demonstrates strong analytical skills in equipment strategy, cost-benefit analysis, and driving efficiency and innovation in mining operations.
Nathan is passionate about project delivery, with a proven track record in delivering projects exceeding $30 million in value, and is known for effective contractor management and driving successful outcomes in complex mining operations.
He seeks to continuously challenge himself with interesting projects while leading a team of high achievers who deliver value within the mining industry. Nathan strives to consistently develop himself and others and maintain good stakeholder relationships.
In his free time, Nathan enjoys travelling the world and is an avid snowboarder, although he believes there is still room for improvement on the slopes. He also enjoys tinkering with all things mechanical.
Obaid Hossain
Senior Mining Engineer
Obaid Hossain is an experienced mining engineer with a demonstrated history of delivering value across multiple commodities in underground mining.
A strong operational professional, Obaid specialises in mine planning and design, drill and blast design, production scheduling, and mentoring engineering teams. He is skilled in most mining software platforms and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mining Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Obaid thoroughly enjoys overcoming the challenges associated with mining engineering and prides himself on being extremely motivated to continuously improve individual and team performance. His career objective is to continue developing and applying his skills, knowledge, and experience to support his clients to the best of his ability.
In his free time, Obaid is involved in a variety of sports. He plays indoor and outdoor cricket, squash, badminton, and soccer. Obaid enjoys watching cricket in all formats and Formula 1 when time permits. He has a passion for travelling and exploring new places, and values quality time spent with family and friends.
David Price
Senior Environmental Consultant
David is a Senior Environmental Consultant with experience across both construction and consultancy settings. His background includes several years working on complex infrastructure projects, where he supported environmental coordination, compliance, and project delivery.
Before moving into environmental consulting, David served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Australian Army. This experience strengthened his leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities, which now underpin his approach to client support and project work.
David brings strong attention to detail, organisation, and adaptability, enabling him to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of environmental performance. He has contributed to a range of compliance activities and Independent Environmental Audits across multiple projects, consistently delivering reliable and practical outcomes for clients.
Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, going to the gym, travelling, and cultivating and propagating plants.
Jonathan Kool
Environmental Consultant
Jonathan Kool is a proactive and enthusiastic environmental professional, who graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in January 2021.
His Class 1 Honours Project involved research conducted at the University of Newcastle and The Hunter Water Corporation and is entitled "Distribution and ecology of Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) within the Williams River Catchment: Implications for drinking water supply".
Jonathan’s experience includes site secondments across several NSW mine sites, as well as experience supporting our clients with rehabilitation, buffer lands and biodiversity offset surveys, annual monitoring and reporting. He also has experience in pre-clearing ecological inspections as well as Fauna Spotter Catching during clearing works. In his time at Atlantech, Jonathan has progressed to Environmental Consultant after the successful completion of the Graduate Program.
For leisure, Jonathan enjoys caring for his property, which includes decorative and edible gardens, tending to his aquariums, collecting antique items, and spending time with family over a BBQ.
Joshua Pawson
Environmental Consultant
Joshua Pawson is a detail oriented environmental professional, who graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Environmental Science in 2023, specialising in Applied Earth Sciences.
Since progressing to Environmental Consultant after completion of Atlantech’s graduate program, Joshua has played a key role in leading the growth and development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the business. Currently Joshua provides technical GIS support internally and for our clients, applying advanced spatial analysis to support environmental assessments, mine site rehabilitation planning and field-based mapping applications.
Since joining the industry, Joshua has completed site secondments across NSW based mine sites assisting clients with a range of environmental projects, including: Biodiversity monitoring, offset and rehabilitation monitoring and annual compliance reporting.
His earlier experience included working as a geo-technical lab technician to undertake field sampling and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and other construction materials to Australian Standards.
Outside of work, Joshua enjoys Woodworking, Formula One, Rugby League and Golf.
Joshua Rochford
Mining Engineer
Joshua Rochford is a mining engineer with a passion for the industry and a solid foundation in the principles and practices of mining operations after graduating from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Mining Engineering in 2024.
Armed with a strong interest in mine design as well as drill, blast, and timing techniques, Joshua combines analytical problem-solving with practical, hands-on applications. He takes pride in utilising industry-leading tools such as Vulcan & Deswik, which has enabled him to plan and design hypothetical mines.
Joshua's interest in this field was further developed through hands-on experience. He also had the opportunity to join the emergency response team to stay active and gain valuable training. This opportunity allowed him to apply his skills in a real-world setting and gain extensive insights into mining operations.
Outside of work, Joshua enjoys staying active by going to the gym and playing AFL football. He also spends his free time playing board games with his friends and learning to play the guitar.
Emma Murray
Administrative Assistant
Emma Murray is an experienced administrative professional with a background in the real estate property market.
With clear communication skills and a welcoming personality, Emma brings a diligent and motivated work ethic, great organisational skills and computer literacy to her new role at Atlantech.
Armed with a Diploma in Business Administration and experience as a small business owner, Emma excels at prioritising and completing multiple tasks simultaneously, while following through to achieve project goals.
As a mother of two young children, and with an adventurous partner, Emma's family's activities revolve around travelling in their caravan, riding their mountain bikes, and enjoying beach outings.
Jezabell Nader
Administrative Assistant
Jezabell Nader is an organised and proactive administrative professional with experience across multiple industries.
With strong communication and organisational skills, Jezabell brings a reliable and detail-focused approach to her role at Atlantech. Her experience includes executive administration, coordinating day-to-day business activities, managing records and documentation, and liaising with clients, colleagues and a range of stakeholders.
Jezabell’s ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of tasks and build positive working relationships supports her role in providing efficient and professional administrative support across the Atlantech team.
Outside of work, Jezabell enjoys spending time on her property, looking after her chickens, baking sourdough, cooking and gardening. She also enjoys keeping active, spending time outdoors, travelling and exploring new places. Crochet has also become a favourite creative hobby, and she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family and friends.
Sarah de Wet
Graduate Environmental Consultant
Sarah de Wet is an environmental professional with a focus on sustainability and a passion for conservation and waste management who graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management: Sustainability with distinction in 2024.
A confident communicator, Sarah is experienced in rehabilitation and sustainability efforts across multiple fields. She is committed to hands-on conservation work that has a lasting impact, and is dedicated to leveraging her skills and expertise to actively promote sustainable environmental practices and contribute to the preservation of our natural environment.
While at university, Sarah was involved in the Women in STEM Mentoring Program in 2023 and travelled to Borneo for their environmental tour in 2022. Her work experience includes three months as an environmental vacation student at Rix's Creek Mine in Singleton, assisting the Sustainability Officer at Brokenwood Winery, and volunteering as a food rescuer with Slow Food Hunter Valley between 2018 and 2023.
Outside of work, Sarah’s interests include piano, music, netball, and running.
Savanna Cull
Graduate Environmental Consultant
Savanna is a Graduate Environmental Consultant with hands-on experience across ecology, agriculture, and rehabilitation projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Biodiversity) with distinction from the University of Newcastle. Savanna has a strong focus on conservation, ecosystem restoration, and mining, delivering practical environmental outcomes across both field-based and research settings.
During her studies, Savanna contributed to a range of environmental initiatives including biodiversity monitoring, land rehabilitation, and restoration planning. Her experience includes working on offset and re-establishment plans, native vegetation projects, and ecological monitoring programs. She has also undertaken international fieldwork in South Africa, supporting wildlife conservation and restoration activities in remote environments.
Savanna brings strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, enabling her to work effectively in collaborative, team-based environments. She is passionate about environmental management and is committed to making a meaningful impact while continuing to develop her knowledge and experience within the industry.
Outside of work, Savanna enjoys dance and musical theatre, as well as creative pursuits such as crocheting and painting, and spending time outdoors.
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