Building a Fluids Disposal Plan for a Large Drilling Project April 20, 2023 No Comments You bid and won that big project, but now need a drilling waste disposal plan. Start here. It’s Ask Brock 209.Read More
Drill Crews on Cruise: The Power of Positivity Project Issues Cost Time and Money, but Negativity doesn’t Help Jake Fletcher April 19, 2023 No Comments When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.Read More
Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React? Reactive Soils Take Require a Tactical Drilling Fluids Approach Mario Brunet April 14, 2023 No Comments In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.Read More
Tips for Hiring Summer Help for Drilling, Construction April 13, 2023 No Comments Need part-time summer help at your drilling company? Introduce a young person to the trades. It’s Ask Brock 208.Read More
3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring Leadership Tips for Keeping Your Best Drilling Crews Jessica Alexander April 12, 2023 No Comments Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.Read More
Maximizing Utilization, Minimizing Risk on Drilling Projects Part 3 of a Series on Partnering for Success Talks Project Assessment Brock Yordy April 5, 2023 No Comments In Part 3 of a series on partnerships and success in the drilling industry, we assess and pick projects. Read More
What’s the Best Way to Mix Drilling Mud? March 30, 2023 No Comments The secret ingredient to mixing up the best mud for your drilling job? Time. It’s Ask Brock 206.Read More
Ask Brock’s Advice for New Lead Drillers March 23, 2023 No Comments You look good at the drill controls. Now, time to call the shots. It’s Ask Brock 205.Read More
Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports Dave Bowers March 17, 2023 No Comments The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.Read More
Set the Right Tone for the Day with a Good Safety Talk March 16, 2023 No Comments Sometimes, it’s in the delivery. Our host discusses tailgate talks that people listen to. It’s Ask Brock 204.Read More