Is it Time for Drilling to Retire the Term ‘Helper’? Industry May Benefit from a New View of This Critical Role Brock Yordy January 26, 2022 No Comments We benefit as an industry if we treat assistant drillers as teammates, and train them that way.Read More
Infrastructure Investments a Big Growth Opportunity for Drilling Industry Big Projects Demand Inspired People who Can Work Collaboratively Brock Yordy December 20, 2021 No Comments To capitalize, companies need to inspire folks who don’t mind working hard at fulfilling work.Read More
Training Brings Drillers, Scientists, Engineers all to One Table A Cross-Discipline Approach from ‘Groundwater & Wells’ Authors Brock Yordy November 26, 2021 No Comments “Groundwater & Wells” training guides stakeholders from siting to installation to useful life of a water well.Read More
Drill Training? Mentors Can Ease Ups, Downs Growth as a Driller Often Requires Failure for Development Brock Yordy October 22, 2021 No Comments Mentors can ease the ups, downs of drill training, and help newcomers through the failures required for growth.Read More
Drill Rod, Tool Manufacturer Aims for Customized Solutions Gearing up? Rig down? A Good Manufacturing Partner is Key Brock Yordy September 29, 2021 No Comments Gearing up? Rig down? A good manufacturing partner can help drilling contractors rest easier.Read More
We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction Brock Yordy August 27, 2021 No Comments That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.Read More
Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech ‘I Can Do Better,” Former Secretary said of Male-Dominated Industry Brock Yordy July 23, 2021 No Comments Former secretary looked at male-dominated drilling industry and said, “I can do better.”Read More
Progress in the Drilling Industry? Keep an Open Mind From Jobsite to Office, Openness Helps Professionals Build on Success Brock Yordy June 25, 2021 No Comments Whether running a jobsite or a company, openness to change can help drilling professionals progress and build.Read More
How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts? Sharing Information Builds Trust with Customers, Boosts Industry Brock Yordy May 21, 2021 No Comments When water well professionals share information, it builds trust with customers and boosts the overall industry.Read More
Drilling Company Owners, Know your Crews Talk to Employees about Job Satisfaction, Safety and their Motivation Brock Yordy April 23, 2021 No Comments As drilling contractor companies grow, it can make it tougher to stay connected with the drillers on the jobsite.Read More