Today, more companies have begun to recognize that their employees, whether hourly or salaried, benefit immensely from participating in supplemental education opportunities.
Our greatest challenge in the drilling industry is not how to find and obtain natural resources, be it water, oil, gas or precious minerals, but how to find the next generation of professionals.
You probably don’t give shoes a second thought. I know I usually don’t. I slip them on in the morning, walk around in them all day and shuffle them off by the door when I get home. I bet you do the same. Lace them up, stomp around the jobsite, kick off the dust and call it a day.
Spring has made its long-awaited debut, so I’m sure business for many of you (at least in the northern climates) will pick up soon. But, just because you’re busy out in the field, it doesn’t mean you can’t take The Driller with you.
Peter Annin, author of The Great Lakes Water Wars, offered the keynote speech at last month’s Michigan Ground Water Association convention. I spoke with him by phone shortly after the event, and got his thoughts on what the "century of water" might mean for drillers.
Fred McAninch, the "Rig Doctor," spoke at the recent Michigan Ground Water Association convention. The Driller sat for an interview with him before his presentation to get his tips on getting the most out of a rig.
My
recent trip to Las Vegas for the National Ground Water Association Expo-my
first big industry show-left me with a great first impression of the industry
and a lot to think about.
