Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation The Right Drill, Training and Quality Tooling All Contribute to Completion Joe Haynes March 19, 2021 No Comments Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.Read More
Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule Jake Fletcher March 12, 2021 No Comments Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.Read More
Seeing Geology — and Drilling — Lessons along the Highway Drillers Can See Their Work Everywhere, if They Look David King March 9, 2021 No Comments We don’t necessarily look at what we see every day. But, if drillers look, they can see their work everywhere.Read More
How to Choose Diversity Training for Your Drilling Company Tips for Developing, Promoting a "Diversity Mindset" Among Employees Jessica Alexander March 5, 2021 No Comments Why diversity? Embracing a "diversity mindset" can be key to competing in the modern, connected economy.Read More
Drillers, Do you Have a “Retire-able” Margin? Successful Companies Apply Math to the Business Side Too Jeremy Verdusco March 2, 2021 No Comments To make and sustain a profit, start with an honest assessment of costs.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
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
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
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
Mounting Options for a Bucyrus-Erie 20W (or Any Spudder) Drillers Had Options: Trucks, Trailers and even Skids John Schmitt January 29, 2021 One Comment Columnist John Schmitt talks about mounting options for classic water well drilling rigs like the 20W.Read More