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Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy is a drilling industry expert, global drill trainer and industry writer. If you have question for Ask Brock, contact him at 269-348-5156 or brock@globaldrilltraining.com.

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Drillers, Invest in Time by Embracing Project Management

No Plan is Perfect, but 'No Plan' Can Leave You Stuck Wasting Time
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Brock Yordy
December 28, 2020
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No plan is perfect when it comes to drilling projects, but not having a plan can leave operators stuck wasting time.
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Amid Pandemic, Drillers can Focus on Safety, Responsibility

Year End a Good Time to Refocus on Safety, Responsibility amid Pandemic
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Brock Yordy
December 2, 2020
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Did your goals run headlong into 2020? Stay safe, be responsible and refocus on the real fundamentals.
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How to be the Leader Drilling Crews, Others Follow

It All Comes Down to Vision, Empathy, Accountability
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Brock Yordy
October 28, 2020
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The best leaders in drilling, other industries have vision, empathy and accountability.
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Tips for New Recruits to the Drilling Industry

Starting a Drilling Job in 2020 or 2021? Welcome. Now Make an Impact.
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Brock Yordy
September 25, 2020
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The need for water — and the experts who drill for it — is only getting greater.
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How Drilling's Tribal Attitudes Feed a Risky Safety Culture

Some Drillers Wrongly Glorify Near-Misses, Challenge Fate
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Brock Yordy
August 26, 2020
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Driller culture needs to recognize unsafe working conditions, prevent unnecessary risks.
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What Does Testing Tell me about Drilling Fluids?

Questions, Answers about Good Drilling Mud Programs
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Brock Yordy
July 27, 2020
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We answer viewer questions about drilling mud, testing equipment and a "consistent baseline."
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How Drillers Can Work with Engineers, Build Better Wells

Both Bring Experiences that can Improve Water Well Design
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Brock Yordy
June 29, 2020
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Collaboration can lead to better results, help head off Day Zero events.
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An Interview with McEllhiney Lecturer Jeff Williams

Drilling Industry Vet Talks Business, Recruiting, Training
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Brock Yordy
May 22, 2020
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We speak to former NGWA president about business, recruiting.
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How Can I Pay for that New Drill Rig?

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Brock Yordy
April 20, 2020
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What does it take to maintain a successful business? To get a well-rounded perspective on this important topic, I interviewed a driller within our community and a custom home-builder connected to our community.
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Soap, Sanitizer, Social Distance: Drilling in the Coronavirus Pandemic

'Essential' Drillers Adjust to a New Type of Safety
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Brock Yordy
March 30, 2020
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From decon and hand washing to spreading out at those tailgate meetings.
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