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
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
How to Find Ideal Candidates for Drilling Jobs Tips for Hiring Even in an Employee’s Market Jessica Alexander April 9, 2021 No Comments Look for what motivates a prospective employee, particularly when good workers are in short supply.Read More
What Advice Do you Have for Graduates Looking for Drilling Jobs? April 8, 2021 No Comments On episode 104 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy advises soon to be graduates on drilling job hunting.Read More
How Much Does a Geologist or Engineer Need to Know about Drilling? April 1, 2021 No Comments On episode 103 of Ask Brock, resident expert Brock Yordy talks to the geologists and engineers supervising jobs.Read More
The ‘Iron Triangle’ on Drilling Jobs March 29, 2021 2 Comments In episode 26, hosts Jeremy Verdusco and Brock Yordy talk about balancing scope, schedule and budget.Read More
How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills? ‘Tribal’ Drilling, Engineering, Science Disciplines Benefit Each Other Brock Yordy March 26, 2021 No Comments Drillers can advocate for ‘tribal’ expertise but stay open to input of scientists, engineers on well design.Read More