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Home » Authors » Brock Yordy

Articles by Brock Yordy

“Groundwater & Wells” training

Training Brings Drillers, Scientists, Engineers all to One Table

A Cross-Discipline Approach from ‘Groundwater & Wells’ Authors
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 26, 2021
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“Groundwater & Wells” training guides stakeholders from siting to installation to useful life of a water well.


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Drill Training? Mentors Can Ease Ups, Downs

Growth as a Driller Often Requires Failure for Development
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 22, 2021
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Mentors can ease the ups, downs of drill training, and help newcomers through the failures required for growth.


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Brandon Lamar of Matrix Drilling Products operates one of the company’s CNC machines

Drill Rod, Tool Manufacturer Aims for Customized Solutions

Gearing up? Rig down? A Good Manufacturing Partner is Key
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
September 29, 2021
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Gearing up? Rig down? A good manufacturing partner can help drilling contractors rest easier.


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safety

We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 27, 2021
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That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.


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Authentic Drilling crew in the field

Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech

‘I Can Do Better,” Former Secretary said of Male-Dominated Industry
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 23, 2021
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Former secretary looked at male-dominated drilling industry and said, “I can do better.”
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broken-down rig

Progress in the Drilling Industry? Keep an Open Mind

From Jobsite to Office, Openness Helps Professionals Build on Success
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 25, 2021
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Whether running a jobsite or a company, openness to change can help drilling professionals progress and build.
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water well installation

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

Sharing Information Builds Trust with Customers, Boosts Industry
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 21, 2021
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When water well professionals share information, it builds trust with customers and boosts the overall industry.
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drilling job

Drilling Company Owners, Know your Crews

Talk to Employees about Job Satisfaction, Safety and their Motivation
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
April 23, 2021
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As drilling contractor companies grow, it can make it tougher to stay connected with the drillers on the jobsite.
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water well drilling

How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills?

‘Tribal’ Drilling, Engineering, Science Disciplines Benefit Each Other
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
March 26, 2021
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Drillers can advocate for ‘tribal’ expertise but stay open to input of scientists, engineers on well design.


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water well drilling

What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids?

Drillers Benefit from Understanding Physics of Mud, Uphole Velocity
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 22, 2021
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Drillers can design better fluids by keeping it simple, understand the physics of mud and uphole velocity.


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