Articles Tagged with ''drilling jobs''

Drilling, like all professions, has pros and cons.

Agreements are with Texas-based natural gas and oil company.

Finding skilled and qualified labor has always been one of the most daunting recruiting challenges. However, there is an under-tapped labor pool — armed forces veterans.

We tend to worry more about scammers on the internet or thieves that might break in our buildings than the people we see every day who do our payroll. What are the signs?

I recently attended a safety training conference where a retired Chicago police officer gave a talk on mental focus and situational awareness. He advocated using the “Cooper code” to reduce incidents and mistakes at the jobsite.

Effective communication on a customer’s level is critical.

A great mentor can coach and learn from their peer at the same time, creating a bond built on expertise and trust.

Looking back on your life, were there instances where you were almost killed or almost seriously injured?

Looking at other industries' experiences provides us with the opportunity to lessen the growing pains of nurturing the drilling industry into a model for safety and sustainability in the 21st century.

One of the biggest issues with nuclear power is waste disposal. At present, most nuclear power plants store their waste on site. This is a temporary fix at best.