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Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!)

Make Your Mixes Easier by Pre-Measuring Water, Marking the Grouter

Todd Tannehill

August 20, 2021

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Optimize thermal conductivity in graphite geothermal mixes by ensuring the correct amount of water.

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads

Jake Fletcher

August 17, 2021

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On the jobsite or in the office, leaders benefit from knowing themselves more than following the latest fad.

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Feedback, Communication Can Help with Retention

Jessica Alexander

August 16, 2021

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Use feedback, two-way communication to help keep good employees with your drilling company.

Tips to Minimize Summer Heat Risks on Drilling Jobs

Hydration, Rest and Shade Critical to Head Off Heat-Related Illnesses

July 27, 2021

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Crews need hydration, regular rest and shade to stay safe, productive during hot months.

Maintaining Wire Lines on Spudder Drill Rigs

Steel Cable Requires Occasional Lubrication to Guard against Rust

John Schmitt

July 21, 2021

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Drill, sand and casing lines require occasional lubrication for a long, worry free service life.

Drive Retention through Empowerment: How Delegation Can Grow Drilling Leaders

Empower Drill Crews through Task Delegation

Jessica Alexander

July 16, 2021

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Progressively bigger responsibilities, decision-making help drillers turn field experience into leadership.

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance

Dave Bowers

July 14, 2021

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Identify critical roles and train workers, and make sure a rescue plan and any required permitting are in place.

‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs

Music Motivates Pro Sports Teams, Why not Drill Crews?

Jake Fletcher

July 13, 2021

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Used strategically, like at the end of tailgate meetings, music can help teams build cohesion and productivity.

Embracing Changes in Drilling, the Drilling Industry

Companies that Evolve with the Times Grow, Thrive

Jeremy Verdusco

July 2, 2021

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How well would your drilling company compete in 2022 with 1982 tools, methods and tech?

Not Wearing PPE on Drilling Jobs? It’ll Sting You Eventually

Protective Gear Helps, whether and Injuries Takes a Second or 25 Years

David King

June 29, 2021

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Employees, employers have a responsibility to one another to lower jobsite risks.

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Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!)

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Tips to Minimize Summer Heat Risks on Drilling Jobs

Maintaining Wire Lines on Spudder Drill Rigs

Drive Retention through Empowerment: How Delegation Can Grow Drilling Leaders

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs

Embracing Changes in Drilling, the Drilling Industry

Not Wearing PPE on Drilling Jobs? It’ll Sting You Eventually

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Dig deeper into the drilling and water supply industry!

Build your knowledge with The Driller, covering the people, equipment and technologies across drilling markets.

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