What Advice Do You Have for Drillers Just Starting their First Job? February 25, 2021 No Comments On episode 98 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy reaches back to offer career advice to his younger self.Read More
Mounting and Moving Larger Spudder Drilling Rigs Bigger Cable-Tool Rigs more often Used in Oil and Gas John Schmitt February 24, 2021 2 Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks options for bigger cable-tool rigs, which often worked in oil and gas.Read More
What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids? Drillers Benefit from Understanding Physics of Mud, Uphole Velocity Brock Yordy February 22, 2021 No Comments Drillers can design better fluids by keeping it simple, understand the physics of mud and uphole velocity.Read More
Micropile Work Helps Lay Foundation for Manufacturer’s Growth UMA Takes on South Carolina Project for Fabrication Facility Addition Brian M. Fraley February 19, 2021 No Comments Subcontractor UMA Geotechnical Construction takes on supports S.C. project expanding fabrication facility.Read More
What Happened to the Print Edition of ‘The Driller’? February 18, 2021 No Comments On episode 97 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy revisits the hows and whys of our move to digital only.Read More
Working as Part of a Drilling Crew when You’ve Led One Previous Leadership Comes with Responsibility to be Good Follower Jake Fletcher February 17, 2021 No Comments Previous leaders have a responsibility to set aside ego and follow, but also offer criticism when needed.Read More
Buying a Drill Rig? Part 2 of Our Talk about Big Equipment Buys February 15, 2021 No Comments Episode 23 of Drilling In-Site is part two of a talk with Buddy Sebastian on buying drill rigs, other equipment.Read More
Tips for Assessing Fall Hazards on Drilling Jobs Even Relatively Short Falls Can Result in Major Injuries Dave Bowers February 12, 2021 No Comments Improper ladder use, wrong steps common causes of injuries to drilling crews.Read More
Should I go to College if I Want to Own a Drilling Company? February 11, 2021 No Comments On episode 96 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy weighs the pros and cons of college in the drilling business.Read More
3 Ways to Grow Your Drilling Career It Boils Down to Education, Connection and Hands-On Experience Jessica Alexander February 5, 2021 No Comments Drilling industry professionals can boost their prospects through training, professional memberships and getting boots muddy.Read More