What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program? A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex Dave Bowers December 17, 2021 No Comments Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.Read More
Patience and Adversity on the Job and Off A Look at How Common Words Relate to Leadership Jake Fletcher December 13, 2021 No Comments Grabbing another tool in the toolbox, we explore how common words relate to professional, personal leadership.Read More
Three Key Practices for Managing Remote Employees Drill Crews, Office Staff Need Clear Goals and Regular Engagement Jessica Alexander December 10, 2021 No Comments Whether drill crews or office staff, teams need clear expectations and goals, as well as regular engagement.Read More
The Long View with Drilling Industry Vets What Advice would You Give for Long-Term Success? Jeremy Verdusco December 3, 2021 No Comments What advice would you give someone who wants long-term success in the drilling and water supply industry?Read More
The Most Important Part of a Spudder Drill String: The Drill Bit Bit in Cable Tool Applications both Cuts, Mixes Cuttings John Schmitt November 29, 2021 No Comments The bit in cable tool applications makes the hole, but it also mixes cuttings so they can be bailed out.Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment? Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities Dave Bowers November 22, 2021 No Comments Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.Read More
Imagining Construction, Drilling Industry Leadership in 2035 Are we Having Difficult Discussions or Throwing Fits at Change Orders? Jake Fletcher November 19, 2021 No Comments Are we open to seeing leadership outside the bounds of our experience, learning and implementing when it makes sense?Read More
Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations Michael Kleespies November 15, 2021 No Comments Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.Read More
Everyone Wants You: How to Choose the Right Drilling Job Offer Changing Jobs? Use these Tips to Compare Your Options Jessica Alexander November 12, 2021 No Comments Considering a change of jobs? Use these tips to compare compensation, rewards packages.Read More
Mental Health Should be Part of Safety Training at Drilling Companies Suicide More Common in U.S. than Jobsite Fatalities Industry Focuses On David King November 8, 2021 No Comments Employers focus on jobsite injuries and fatalities, but more people die by suicide each year.Read More