Drillers often have to attend training and professional development to maintain licensing. Many train even when not required, so they stay informed about the latest regulations, methods and products. Given how critical training is, we wondered how best to engage students and keep their interest. After all, what good does training do if attendees just surf their phones then collect the presenter’s signature on the way out?
For tips on making training more engaging, we turned to Jeff Blinn, who served as training manager for drilling product supplier Baroid IDP for about a decade before his recent retirement. In addition, he has worked as a drilling fluids engineer and has a degree in geology. He led popular, well-attending training events for years.