Justin Short

Long Beach

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager with expertise in heat treatment processes at Superheat FGH. Led teams to enhance quality assurance and compliance, achieving a 15% improvement in cycle time. Skilled in communication and teamwork, bridging gaps between technicians and management. Proven leadership in risk management and process optimization, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Superheat FGH

Huntington Beach, CA

02.2018 - Current

Oversees client-driven projects, equipment upgrades, process improvements, or large-scale heat treatment
The role blends standard project management with industry-specific elements like strict quality/compliance requirements
Risk management and problem-solving — Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, troubleshoot process deviations, and lead root-cause analysis/corrective actions
Quality assurance and compliance — Ensure all work meets industry certifications, customer PO requirements, and internal procedures. Oversee documentation, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives for yield, cycle time, or energy efficiency.
Team leadership and coordination, assign tasks, monitor performance, and resolve conflicts, mentor junior staff or support training on safety and process standards.

Lead Technician

IRIS NDT Matrix

Stanton, CA

05.2013 - 02.2018

Crew leadership and supervision — Lead small to medium-sized field teams on job sites; assign tasks, monitor performance, ensure adherence to procedures, provide on-the-job training/mentoring to junior techs, resolve conflicts, and step in for complex setups or troubleshooting.
Review work scopes, customer specifications, P&IDs, weld maps, and technical documents upon arrival. Assess site conditions.
Load/unload trailers with portable heat treatment gear Transport safely between jobs, Set up systems at height, in confined spaces, or adverse weather; label/organize cables; install thermocouples and insulation per specs.
Safety and compliance leadership — Enforce strict safety protocols (PPE, lockout/tagout, hot work permits, confined space entry, fall protection); conduct tailgate/toolbox talks; perform hazard assessments; ensure team compliance with site-specific rules

Education

GED -

Long Beach Adult School

Long Beach, CA

Skills

Expertise in Heat Treatment Process: Proficiency in operating heat treating eqipment, Adjusting Temperatures and managing cycles for processes such as Annealing, Post Weld Heat Treatment, Preheats and Degas bakeouts to ensure materials meet specifications
Communication and Team work: Effective at conveying technical information to team and client often bridging gaps between Technicians and management

active listening and adaptability: Skilled in monitoring processes, listening to team feedback and adapting to variable conditions, Including irregular hours and travel
Leadership and Supervision: Experience inleading teams, Mentoring technicians and advancing from superviory roles to manage larger-scale operations

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