Episode 61 – The Driller Newscast Responsible Groundwater Use vs. the Free Market May 15, 2023 No Comments We look at the blurry line where water stops being a resource and starts being a commodity.Read More
Opportunity for Drill Crews? Leaders Recognize the Right Time A Look at How Common Words Relate to Leadership Jake Fletcher May 12, 2023 No Comments From drilling jobs to construction projects, leadership looks for the right time to elevate folks who are ready.Read More
Episode 60 – The Driller Newscast Rising to Meet Upcoming Geothermal Drilling Demand May 8, 2023 No Comments We talk about NY-GEO and diversifying into ground-source geothermal. Plus, California’s zero emissions push.Read More
Best Driller Found a New Job? Turnover Can be an Opportunity Exit Interview, Survey Can Help Contractors Build Retention Jessica Alexander May 5, 2023 No Comments Employee churn in the drilling industry is common. When it happens, use an exit interview or survey to ask why.Read More
Episode 59 – The Driller Newscast Interior Department Options for Drought in Western States May 1, 2023 No Comments Federal ultimatums for Colorado River Compact states, plus mental health in drilling and construction fields.Read More
Advocating for Private Water Wells, Safe Groundwater Industry a Resource for Water Systems, Broader Water Issues Brock Yordy April 28, 2023 No Comments Industry can be a valuable resource on issues from PFAS to drought. We should be ready to share our expertise.Read More
An Explanation of Fishing Tools for a Cable-Tool Drill Rig All About Latch Jacks, Wireline Spears and Friction Sockets John Schmitt April 28, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.Read More
Episode 58 – The Driller Newscast It’s Time to Drill Geothermal April 24, 2023 No Comments Opportunities in geothermal drilling plus Workers’ Memorial Day.Read More
A New Colorado River Compact for a New Century Groundwater Industry Can Share its Facet of Water Expertise Jeremy Verdusco April 21, 2023 No Comments Western states face multi-generational challenges and opportunities, and groundwater industry has expertise.Read More
Drill Crews on Cruise: The Power of Positivity Project Issues Cost Time and Money, but Negativity doesn’t Help Jake Fletcher April 19, 2023 No Comments When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.Read More