Tips for New Recruits to the Drilling Industry Starting a Drilling Job in 2020 or 2021? Welcome. Now Make an Impact. Brock Yordy September 25, 2020 No Comments The need for water — and the experts who drill for it — is only getting greater.Read More
North Carolina Firm Scales Up for Enormous Soil-Nail Wall UMA Rises to Challenge on Greensboro Western Loop Project Brian M. Fraley October 2, 2020 No Comments Wall 4 stretched for 42,000 square feet, took more than 2,000 soil nails.Read More
Flomatic's Jim Tucci: From Driller to National Sales Manager College Degrees, Field Experience Part of a Winding Path Jeremy Verdusco October 5, 2020 No Comments Insights on the value of learning, field experience and, yes, college, for drilling industry professionals.Read More
Amid Pandemic, Groundwater Week Goes Virtual Training, Trade Show Event Takes Place Dec. 8-11 Jeremy Verdusco September 30, 2020 No Comments The Driller commends group for making tough choice, moving annual event online.Read More
The Importance of Exit Interviews for Strategic Retention For Drilling Jobs, Crew Turnover Can Point to Other Issues Jessica Alexander September 4, 2020 No Comments Asking “why” can help drilling companies get to the bottom of crew turnover.Read More
Drill Pipe Threads 101: The Basics of Good Connections Drilling Jobs Depend on a Solid Grip from Pin to Box David King September 18, 2020 No Comments Bevels, leads and shoulders, what drillers need to know about threads.Read More
What to Know before Modding, Repairing your Drill Mast Knowing how to Weld is not the Same as Factory Spec Dave Bowers September 23, 2020 No Comments You may be a good welder, but it’s not the same as factory specifications.Read More
How to Adjust for Viscosity in Pumping Drilling Fluids Account for Loss to Viscosity to get Better Bores Mario Brunet September 14, 2020 No Comments Drillers need to account for loss to viscosity when dialing in mud flow.Read More
In Detail: Columnist John Schmitt’s First Bucyrus Erie 20W Family Bought its First Steel Water Well Rig in 1968 John Schmitt September 21, 2020 One Comment Family bought its first steel-framed water well rig in the late 1960s.Read More