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Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table
Mario Brunet
Mario Brunet
September 13, 2021
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Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.


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coping with stress on the jobsite

Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews

Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
September 10, 2021
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Home, job stresses add up, and good leaders train themselves to see when their teams struggle.


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Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers

Ideas for Candidates, Companies Making their Screen Debut
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Jessica Alexander
September 6, 2021
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Candidates still need to consider body language in web-based interviews, but also minimize distractions.


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Do You Act Safe or Just ‘Feel’ Safe on Drilling Jobs?

Constant Exposure to Hazards Can Give Drillers a False Sense of Safety
Jeremy Verdusco
September 1, 2021
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Constant exposure to hazards can give people working in drilling and construction fields a false sense of safety.
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David King

How Do Drillers Learn to be Drillers? From Other Drillers

At Smaller Industry Events, not Uncommon to Learn from Competitors
David King
David King
August 31, 2021
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Drilling is one of those rare industries where, at training events, you can learn new skills from a competitor.
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Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket

Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make
John Schmitt
August 30, 2021
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Wire line connects to a swivel inside the socket, allowing the whole string to do its drilling job.
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Dave Bowers

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
August 24, 2021
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Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.



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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.
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jobsite leadership

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads
Jake Fletcher
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.
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Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Feedback, Communication Can Help with Retention
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Jessica Alexander
August 16, 2021
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Use feedback, two-way communication to help keep good employees with your drilling company.
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