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'This is Not a Drill': Aligning Employer Strategies With Gen Z Expectations in the Drilling Industry

The new generation is here; do you know how to keep them engaged?
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 24, 2024
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Discover new methods to engage and retain the Gen Z workforce now entering the drilling industry and looking for companies that share their values of mutual respect and growth. 


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‘Uncharted Waters’: Navigating the Impending Global Water Crisis

The drilling industry has a very important role to play in the water shortage crisis.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 22, 2024
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This comprehensive exposé unveils the critical challenges and opportunities facing the global water crisis, emphasizing the pivotal role of the drilling industry, government action, and technological innovation in securing a sustainable water future.


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PDAC 2024

Unearthing the Future: The Quest for Lithium in Western Canada

Could this PhD student be the key to a new lithium sourcing technique?
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
March 6, 2024
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Discover the pioneering research of Brendan Bishop on the quest for untapped lithium reserves in Western Canada, a game-changer for the low-carbon energy sector and electric vehicle market.


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Employee Investment Drives Engagement and Retention

What does it look like when you invest in your team?
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
March 6, 2024
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Investing in your team can mean many things. So, how do we show appreciation to the staff without breaking the bank or losing interest?


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Built by Association: The Case for Joining Industry Groups

Connections Can Help Drillers, Others Go Far Together
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
January 10, 2024
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Columnist Rachel Bourne touts the networking, events and learning tied to membership in professional groups.


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A Case for the Driller to Manager Pipeline

When You Need a New Company Leader, Look Within
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Robert Meyer
November 21, 2023
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Field decision-making, knowledge of equipment (and how to succeed with it) make drillers ideal for leadership.


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Trading University for Trades: A Gen Z Driller Perspective

Student Paths after High School as Varied as the Students
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
November 14, 2023
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Guest columnist Rachel Bourne talks about her path to choosing a hands-on — and cheaper — education.


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Submersible Well Pumps: Tips for Servicing, Troubleshooting

Learn to Diagnose Common Groundwater Pump Issues
Tom Stephan
Tom Stephan
June 21, 2023
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Learn how to diagnose common issues with submersible groundwater pumps to help optimize pump longevity.


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Using Shallow Well Drills, Even for Confined Aquifers

Options for Nimble, but Capable, Drills for Shallow Water Wells
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
May 19, 2023
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Aquifer close to the surface? Often small drills can get the job done, even in tougher geologies.


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Tips for Selecting a Quality Water Well Drill

On Portable Drill Rigs, Check Engines, Pump and Construction
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
March 26, 2022
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In the market for a portable drill rig? Look at the engines, pump and construction to get a quality water drill.


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