We’re an engineering colleague you can rely on to solve your biggest challenges.
A dedicated partner committed to educating and empowering your team for long-term success.
Better decisions.
Stronger teams.
Safety isn't just a checkbox item,it's the result of disciplined mechanical integrity throughout the lifecycle of your assets.
Our practical and experienced approach to engineering is about helping clients get to the right decision: clearly, quickly, and with confidence.
We strive not only to solve your current problem, but build capability within your own teams. By working alongside your team, we transfer knowledge and develop the confidenc needed to solve the next problem.
Our team
Ryan Jones, P.Eng., MBA is a Principal Engineer and founder of Canatus Engineering Group. A proven leader with over 28 yearsof experience in the Oil/Gas/Chemical industry in the areas of risk management,equipment lifecycle, analytical assessments, failure analysis, and assetintegrity management. Ryan also brings awealth of experience leading high performing teams in a technical environmentto deliver both technical expertise and insight through various services andproducts. Combining that with Ryan’spassion for process planning, strategy, operations, and business development,he looks forward to helping clients solve a broad range of problems.
Derek Rinas, a PrincipalEngineer at Canatus Engineering Group, brings over two decades of invaluableexpertise across diverse sectors including Oil and Gas, Chemical Processing,Pulp and Paper, and Power industries. With a rich background as both a consultantand maintenance engineer, Derek is renowned for his adeptness in deliveringpragmatic solutions to clients' challenges. His proficiency spansfitness-for-service and finite element analysis, crafting innovative repairstrategies, and offering indispensable turnaround support. Derek's commitmentto excellence and his knack for translating complex technical insights intoactionable plans make him an indispensable asset in the realm of engineeringconsultancy.
Mike Sparago
Mike Sparago is a Materials and Corrosion Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years of experience in the refining and chemical industries. He specializes in corrosion control, inspection program development, turnaround support, and failure analysis, with deep expertise in refinery damage mechanisms including FCC and HF Alky systems. Mike is recognized for his ability to analyze inspection data and identify corrosion trends, and is the developer of patented methods for selective corrosion rate and thickness degradation analysis. He brings extensive experience helping clients improve equipment reliability, optimize inspection strategies, and build internal capability through training and mentorship.
Industries we work with
Different industries; same problems. We work across sectors to solve challenges in asset integrity, reliability, and lifecycle management, bringing practical solutions that improve performance and reduce risk.
Open positions
We’re building a small, collaborative team of engineers and inspectors who enjoy solving complex problems and helping others grow.
If you want to work directly with clients on real operational challenges and want to take ownership from problem framing through implementation, we want to hear from you!
Ready to talk about your asset integrity challenges?
Whether you are seeking emergency support or strategic solutions to chronic problems, we are prepared to help.
