Jeffrey Carder
Thibodaux
Summary
Industrial Oil Flushing Project Manager with comprehensive experience managing all phases of work—from quotation and contract review through execution, closeout, and P&L ownership. Expert in ISO cleanliness standards, site leadership, cost control, and stakeholder coordination, delivering safe, on-time, and profitable projects for critical lubrication systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Industrial Fluid Management
Thibodaux, LA
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Implemented a personnel scheduling system that improved workforce visibility, coordination, and cross-team communication.
- Spearheaded standardized loadout and logistics planning initiatives to ensure correct equipment was delivered to job sites, increasing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Managed and supervised 50+ HVOF and chemical cleaning projects, overseeing scope, scheduling, safety, and execution to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Technician Through Assistant Division Manager
PetrolinkUSA/Reliable Industrial Group
Pearland, TX
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Progressively advanced from Oil Reconditioning Technician to Field Technician, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Assistant Division Manager through continuous development of industry expertise and leadership skills.
- Developed expert, end-to-end project knowledge encompassing estimating and quoting, planning and execution, cost control, billing, and full P&L responsibility.
- Gained extensive experience providing both on-site and remote supervision of diverse industrial services, including HVOF, chemical cleaning, steam blowing, and hydrostatic testing.
Military Police Soldier
US Army
Worldwide
12.2006 - 09.2015
- Deployed to Ad Diwaniyah and Najaf, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Awards include the Army Commendation Medal (x2), Army
Achievement Medal (x2), Good Conduct Medal(x2), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon ,National Defense Service Medal, GWAT Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal(x2), Iraqi Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Overseas Service Ribbon (x4), and Parachutist Badge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs High School
Excelsior Springs, MOProject Leadership Certificate Program -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYMachine Lubrication Analyst -
International Council of Machinery Lubrication
Broken Arrow, OKRadiological Worker Safety Training -
Florida Power And Light
Homestead, FloridaSkills
- Project Management
- Project Planning and Development
- Project Scheduling
- Procurement & Logistics
- Safety Leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
Industrial Fluid Management
05.2021 - 08.2025
Technician Through Assistant Division Manager
PetrolinkUSA/Reliable Industrial Group
12.2015 - 05.2021
Military Police Soldier
US Army
12.2006 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs High School
Project Leadership Certificate Program -
Cornell University
Machine Lubrication Analyst -
International Council of Machinery Lubrication
Radiological Worker Safety Training -
Florida Power And Light