Drill Pipe Manufacturers, Sometimes It’s Our Fault Own and Correct Mistakes, but also Build Processes to Prevent Repeats David King April 13, 2021 No Comments Flawed pipe? A good manufacturer owns the mistakes and builds processes to prevent repeats.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
Switching from Reverse Circulation to Mud Rotary: Will It Work? March 25, 2021 No Comments On episode 102 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks about switching drilling methods mid-project.Read More
Sonic Drilling, Water Hammer Combo Rig Developed for Dam Projects Company Calls Drill Prototype a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Remediation Jeremy Verdusco March 24, 2021 No Comments Design engineer talks about his company’s “versatile” drill, how switching modes works in the field.Read More
Drillers, Are you Acting as Safety Mentors? Crew Leader Buy-In Works to Create a Safety Culture Dave Bowers March 24, 2021 No Comments If you lead drilling crews, does your work reflect the company safety, efficiency goals?Read More
The Challenges of Finding, Repairing Older Cable-Tool Rigs Spudder Short Course Continues with a Look at Availability John Schmitt March 22, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.Read More