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Articles by Brock Yordy

documenting drilling procedures

Standard Operating Procedures Securing Our Progression

SOPs Important to Help Companies Thrive in an Aging, Tribal Industry
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 29, 2022
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Standardizing your drilling operations can fuel growth, enhance a contractor’s long-term stability.


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overexertion injuries

Exertion, Repetitive Stress Injuries in Drilling and Construction

Ergonomics, Lifting Policies Can Help Minimize Risks
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 25, 2022
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Common tasks during drilling like rod handling pose potential for injuries to soft-tissue, musculoskeletal system.


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three-part drilling fluids management system

Best Practices, Common Mistakes for Drilling, Disposal Plans

The 3 Basic Components of a Drilling Fluids, Waste System
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
September 27, 2022
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Shovels or shakers, think about a drilling fluids and waste system as three simple, executable parts.


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drilling management and disposal program

Tips for an Effective Drilling Management, Disposal Plan

On Deeper Bores, Monitor Materials Amounts, Re-adjust as Needed
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 30, 2022
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From transfer pumps to hydrocyclones, it can all affect how actual waste generated compares to expectations.


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high-production drilling

Tips for Fast, Efficient Production Drilling

Effective Materials Handling Plan Helps Operators Drill Faster
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 26, 2022
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Effective materials handling and disposal, understanding of formations can help operators drill faster.


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lead water lines

For the Drilling Industry, Perception Matters

From Lead to PFAS, Information About Groundwater is Everywhere
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 21, 2022
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From lead to PFAS, drillers and groundwater pros have expertise to share, but need to join the conversation.


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bidding for specialty drilling projects

Know the Dynamics, Responsibilities of Specialty Drilling Projects

Higher-Level Drill Bids Require Collaboration, Due Diligence
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 24, 2022
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Tips for collaboration, due diligence to help you drill well with others.


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water well development

Optimizing Well Development? Focus Your Energy

Drillers Need Understanding of Formation Disruption, Repair
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
April 26, 2022
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Understanding formation disruption, repair particularly critical on a newer, more powerful drill rig.


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training new generations in the drilling trades

Hiring into, Working in and Selling a Modern Drilling Industry

Newer Generations Insist on Blending Soft, Hard Skills
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
March 29, 2022
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Today, it can take a different approach to recruit, work with and close the sale with newer generations.


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Ball State University geothermal project

4 Production Drilling Lessons from Ball State’s Geothermal Project

Big Job Shows Mindset Shift from Water Wells to Production
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 23, 2022
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Massive 2009 head loop installation illustrates a mindset shift from water well driller to production driller.


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