What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries in a Drilling Career? July 29, 2021 No Comments Host Brock Yordy talks injury prevention and longevity in the drilling industry. It’s Ask Brock episode 120.Read More
Texas Environmental Drilling Firm Makes a Bid for the Long Term Rob Meyer of Talon/LPE Talks Training, Recruiting, Remediation Jeremy Verdusco July 28, 2021 No Comments Rob Meyer of Talon/LPE discusses adding sonic to his fleet, driller cross-training, recruiting and remediation.Read More
Big-Deal Drilling Projects and the Power of a Pilot License July 26, 2021 No Comments Mark Ziegenfuss, longtime driller and pilot, reflects on notable jobsites like the World Trade Center and New York subway in episode 6 of Boring Conversations.Read More
What is an Ideal Plan for Containment, Spills on a Drilling Site? July 23, 2021 No Comments Host Brock Yordy talks about the inevitable: spills and containment on drill sites. It’s Ask Brock episode 119.Read More
Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech ‘I Can Do Better,” Former Secretary said of Male-Dominated Industry Brock Yordy July 23, 2021 No Comments Former secretary looked at male-dominated drilling industry and said, “I can do better.”Read More
Maintaining Wire Lines on Spudder Drill Rigs Steel Cable Requires Occasional Lubrication to Guard against Rust John Schmitt July 21, 2021 No Comments Drill, sand and casing lines require occasional lubrication for a long, worry free service life.Read More
Drive Retention through Empowerment: How Delegation Can Grow Drilling Leaders Empower Drill Crews through Task Delegation Jessica Alexander July 16, 2021 No Comments Progressively bigger responsibilities, decision-making help drillers turn field experience into leadership.Read More
What Are the Most Important Things to Look for in a Drill Rig? July 15, 2021 No Comments Host Brock Yordy discusses qualities he looks for in a drilling rig. It’s Ask Brock episode 118.Read More
Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance Dave Bowers July 14, 2021 No Comments Identify critical roles and train workers, and make sure a rescue plan and any required permitting are in place.Read More
‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs Music Motivates Pro Sports Teams, Why not Drill Crews? Jake Fletcher July 13, 2021 No Comments Used strategically, like at the end of tailgate meetings, music can help teams build cohesion and productivity.Read More