Joshua Patterson
Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer
Consulting & Contracting | Australian & International Hard Rock Mining
I am an Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer available for consulting and contracting work across Australian and international hard-rock mining.With 10 years’ mine technical services experience, including more than 5 years specialising in underground ventilation within active hard-rock mining environments. My experience covers primary and secondary ventilation planning, statutory inspections, ventilation surveys, airflow and pressure analysis, fan performance, ventilation infrastructure, gas management, environmental monitoring, and ventilation-related incident investigation.I have hands-on experience with Ventsim, VentLog, Deswik and Vulcan, supporting mine planning, production requirements, circuit optimisation, and practical underground ventilation design. I have also led and supported ventilation projects including gas monitoring system implementation, primary fan commissioning, contractor coordination, budgeting, procurement, management of change, and the development of ventilation management plans, procedures and site standards.I am qualified through RIIUND601E, RIIUND603D, and meet the LGIRS requirements for Ventilation Officer statutory appointment, through qualifications, exams, and required OHS units of competency.For more information, or to discuss consulting and contracting availability, please reach out via LinkedIn or email below.