A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction Jake Fletcher May 11, 2021 No Comments Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.Read More
Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring Direct Connection Can Aid Onboarding, Clarify Expectations Jessica Alexander May 7, 2021 No Comments Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.Read More
The Drilling Industry’s Pipeline for New Talent May 6, 2021 No Comments In episode 28, the hosts discuss why young people with mechanical aptitude should consider drilling careers.Read More
What Are Some Good Drilling Fluids Handbooks for South Texas? May 6, 2021 No Comments On episode 108 of Ask Brock, host and drill trainer Brock Yordy talks about crewing up a rig.Read More
Drilling Company Owners, Know your Crews Talk to Employees about Job Satisfaction, Safety and their Motivation Brock Yordy April 23, 2021 No Comments As drilling contractor companies grow, it can make it tougher to stay connected with the drillers on the jobsite.Read More
Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field They Make Skids, Excavators into Multi-Tools, but Demand Safe Operation Dave Bowers April 23, 2021 No Comments Whether you use a bucket, shovel or hammer on the business end of your excavator, verify the connection before use.Read More
Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued Jake Fletcher April 21, 2021 No Comments Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.Read More
Colin Barden on Drill Training in Australia April 19, 2021 No Comments In episode 27, we talk to drill trainer Colin Barden about drilling and training in Australia.Read More
Selecting Wire Lines for a Spudder Drill Rig What to Look for in a Drill Line for a Spudder Rig John Schmitt April 19, 2021 No Comments Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.Read More
For Drillers, It’s the Balance of Power Mud Scale is Key for Grouting, Solidification, Horizontal Drilling Jobs Todd Tannehill April 16, 2021 One Comment A mud scale, also called a mud balance, is indispensable for drilling jobs like grouting and slurry solidificationRead More