Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Industrial Engineering Solutions in Saskatchewan
Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. has been a trusted engineering consulting firm in Canada since 1994. Our multidisciplinary team combines structural, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions for industrial and commercial clients. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in asset integrity, non-destructive testing, and certified welding engineering, serving sectors like mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Our commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration ensures clients receive reliable, code-compliant solutions tailored to their needs.We invest in continuous professional development and advanced technology to maintain industry leadership. Our engineers are registered with multiple provincial associations, and our certifications include CSA W178.1 and ISO 9001 standards. We prioritize client satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and transparent communication, ensuring projects meet budgetary and timeline requirements while exceeding quality expectations.
Services
Structural Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Weld Engineering
Asset Integrity
Mechanical Design
3D Scanning
Engineering Failure Analysis
Scaffold Design
Steel Connection Design
Process Equipment Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in industrial engineering and inspection services.
- Our multidisciplinary team combines structural, mechanical, and metallurgical expertise for comprehensive solutions.
- We are certified to CSA W178.1 and ISO 9001 standards for quality and reliability.
- Our engineers are registered with multiple provincial professional associations.
- We provide 40,000+ completed projects with an 80+ NPS score for client satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
- CSA W178.1
- ISO 9001
What people say
Prompt responses
Excellent results
Professionalism
Great communication
Highly recommend
Services
Engineering Services
Kova Engineering provides multidisciplinary engineering services integrating structural, mechanical, and metallurgical expertise. Our team designs and certifies equipment and structures for industrial applications, focusing on safety and operational efficiency. With 30+ years of experience, we deliver solutions for stability testing, lift plans, and failure analysis while adhering to CSA and ISO standards.
Non-Destructive Testing
Our certified inspectors perform non-destructive testing using visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic methods. These techniques detect defects in materials and structures without causing damage, ensuring compliance with CSA W178.1 standards. We serve mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors with reliable quality assurance.
Asset Integrity Services
Kova's asset integrity services minimize equipment breakdowns through risk-based inspections and lifecycle management. Our engineers use non-destructive testing and engineering analysis to extend asset longevity while meeting CSA, ASME, and API standards. We serve industrial facilities, structural assets, and mechanical systems across Canada.
Weld Engineering
As a CSA W47.1-certified company, we provide weld procedure development and certification services. Our engineers ensure compliance with steel and aluminum welding standards, offering quality assurance for fabrication projects in mining, construction, and manufacturing industries.
Structural Inspection
Kova offers structural inspection and certification for industrial and commercial buildings, scaffolding, and steel connections. Our certified personnel work under professional engineers to verify compliance with applicable codes, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence for clients in Saskatchewan and beyond.
People
Aditya Garg
General Manager
With 30+ years of industrial experience, Aditya leads Kova's strategic growth. He specializes in asset management and lean methodologies, having held leadership roles at CNH Industrial, Hitachi, and Ford New Holland. He focuses on safety and operational excellence.
Steve Stinson
Director of Inspection
Steve is a professional engineer with over a decade at Kova, specializing in weld design and non-destructive testing. He leads inspection teams and emphasizes client relationships while maintaining technical excellence in structural assessments.
Homa Ghomi
Director of Engineering
Homa leads engineering operations with a decade of cross-industry experience. She integrates technical expertise with project management frameworks to optimize workflows and deliver complex engineering projects while fostering team collaboration.
Nathan Rinholm
Engineering Services Manager
Nathan manages Kova's engineering departments with 15+ years of experience. He focuses on client relationships and procedural development, ensuring projects meet quality standards while delivering solutions for structural and mechanical challenges.
Paul Caughlin
Senior Engineer
Paul specializes in structural and mechanical engineering for mining and power-generation equipment. With a master's degree in structural engineering, he applies finite element analysis to solve complex foundation and structural interaction problems.
Questions
What sets Kova Engineering apart from other firms?
Our multidisciplinary team combines structural, mechanical, and metallurgical expertise to deliver tailored solutions, backed by 30+ years of experience and ISO 9001 certification.
What inspection techniques do you use?
We employ visual weld inspection, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, and load testing to ensure comprehensive asset integrity assessments.
How often should equipment inspections occur?
Inspection frequency depends on regulatory requirements and asset risk profiles, with industry standards typically recommending annual checks for critical equipment.
Do you offer fitness-for-service evaluations?
Yes, we conduct Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments to determine if degraded assets can operate safely or require repairs/replacement based on engineering analysis.
Can you handle aging infrastructure projects?
Our team specializes in reverse engineering and baseline inspections for legacy assets, even when original documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
