Robust Engineering is a locally owned and operated engineering firm specializing in overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and hoisting systems. The company is founded and led by Stefan Feldrihan, P.Eng., an overhead crane specialist with deep technical expertise and extensive hands‑on field experience.
What sets Robust Engineering apart is the combination of professional engineering judgment and real‑world crane experience. In addition to his Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, Stefan holds a Red Seal Millwright ticket and has over 10 years of blue‑collar experience as a crane technician. He has completed thousands of overhead crane inspections, working directly with owners, operators, and maintenance teams to address safety, compliance, reliability, and operational challenges.
Stefan’s background includes work across a wide range of industries and operating environments, including steel mills in Trois‑Rivières, Québec; underground and diamond mines throughout Sudbury and Northern Ontario; power generation facilities in Alberta; paper mills and coal mines in British Columbia; as well as small welding shops and family‑owned businesses. This broad exposure allows Robust Engineering to deliver solutions that are not only code‑compliant, but also practical, efficient, and grounded in how cranes are actually used and maintained.
Stefan’s engineering practice focuses on overhead cranes, lifting devices, runway systems, hoists, and below‑the‑hook equipment, with related experience in carbon capture technologies and power generation. His work bridges the gap between engineering design, inspection requirements, and day‑to‑day operational realities, providing clients with clear, defensible, and experience‑driven engineering decisions.
Robust Engineering Services holds permits to practise mechanical engineering in Alberta and British Columbia, providing specialized overhead crane and lifting‑equipment engineering services across Western Canada.
Overhead Crane Expertise
Robust Engineering provides specialized engineering and inspection services for overhead cranes and lifting systems, including:
- Overhead crane inspections and engineering assessments
- Runway and supporting structure evaluations
- Load path and capacity verification
- Lifting device and below‑the‑hook equipment reviews
- Engineering support aligned with CSA B167, ASME, and applicable provincial regulations
- Practical guidance informed by extensive field and maintenance experience
This focused specialization ensures clients receive engineering services that are technically sound, regulator‑ready, and grounded in real‑world crane operation and maintenance.
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