Wade Provoast

About Wade Provoast

Experienced Metallurgical Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & …

Experience

1. Senior Metallurgical Engineer

   OneSubsea

   Apr 2013 — Present · Hosuton, TX, US

   Provide ongoing global support for materials selection and specification across diverse upstream oil & gas projects.• Review and approve metallurgical documentation for project bids, audits, and customer deliverables.• Serve as the primary technical liaison for material-related concerns in collaboration with engineering teams, project managers, and external clients.• Contribute expertise in document control, NCR/deviation handling, and materials testing protocols.• Conduct supplier technical audits on forging, heat treatment, mechanical testing, and related manufacturing processes domestically and internationally.• Represent the Metallurgy Department in internal and external (API) audits.• Spearheaded the development of a company-wide MPS review system.• Developed and maintained system tools to support metallurgical department operations.• Oversee the transition of metallurgical documentation into a new ERP system.• Develop and deliver technical training courses on metallurgy across international sites, including India, Ireland, and the United States.Technical Expertise:• Metallurgy and materials selection• Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, Charpy impact)• Forging and heat treatment processes• Surface treatments and plating• Corrosion and failure analysis• Technical training and global knowledge transfer• ERP document migration and systems integration• API, ASTM, NACE standard compliance

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Subsea Engineering
• Ndt
• Engineering
• Oil & Gas
• Metallography
• Oil/Gas
• Api 6a
• Project Engineering
• Nace
• Mechanical Testing
• Materials Science
• Failure Analysis
• Corrosion
• Heat Treatment
• Metallurgy
• Root Cause Analysis
• Material Selection
• Stainless Steel
• Materials