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Michael Kleespies

Tips for Materials Safety on Drilling Jobs

Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
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Greg Plutko
November 1, 2016
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Everyone can agree that safety has become an integral part of any construction site. We all have the same goal — to come home safely at the end of every day.
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Brian Maeck

Drilling Contractors Reduce Risk with Distracted Driving Policies

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Brian Maeck
November 1, 2016
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For Boart Longyear employees, “DNT TXT N DRV” is merely the beginning.
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Brock Yordy

For Drilling Contractors, There's Safety in Sharing

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 1, 2016
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Today’s safety practices in the oil and gas market are just as relevant to the water well-drilling industry.
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Howard "Porky" Cutter

Working the Oil Fields During an Earlier Boom

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Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
October 1, 2016
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In our almost 60 years of marriage, Bess and I have lived in most of the United States. We have some great memories of these places.
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John Schmitt

Remembering Noted Drilling Industry Innovator Carl Back

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John Schmitt
October 1, 2016
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I was deeply saddened to belatedly learn of the passing of my friend, Carl Back.
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Wayne Nash

Pushing the Limits of Well Drilling

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Wayne Nash
October 1, 2016
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The past 100 or so years have seen some revolutionary changes in the drilling industry.
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Todd Tannehill

How Do Drilling Fluids Affect a Geothermal Installation?

Todd Tannehill
Todd Tannehill
October 1, 2016
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Before the homeowner turns up the thermostat, before the HVAC contractor installs the equipment, and before you place the loops and grout the borehole, there is Step 1: the drilling of a good hole that stays open and allows for the loop to be installed to the required depth.
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Todd Howe

How Can Drillers Prepare a Mobile Generator for Challenging Conditions?

Todd Howe
Todd Howe
October 1, 2016
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Dusty environments, subzero temperatures and remote locations can wreak havoc on a diesel generator’s ability to perform on the jobsite.


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Brock Yordy

Demos Pass Drilling Know-How Among Regulators, Support Staff

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 1, 2016
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How do we transfer knowledge and valuable experience to new people in the industry?
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Jeremy Verdusco

Drilling Contractors Can Help the Industry Through Feedback

Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
October 1, 2016
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How did you learn the drilling trade?
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