Brock Yordy

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

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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.

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

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Former secretary looked at male-dominated drilling industry and said, “I can do better.”

Progress in the Drilling Industry? Keep an Open Mind

From Jobsite to Office, Openness Helps Professionals Build on Success

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.

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

Sharing Information Builds Trust with Customers, Boosts Industry

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.

Drilling Company Owners, Know your Crews

Talk to Employees about Job Satisfaction, Safety and their Motivation

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.

How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills?

‘Tribal’ Drilling, Engineering, Science Disciplines Benefit Each Other

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.

What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids?

Drillers Benefit from Understanding Physics of Mud, Uphole Velocity

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.

How Drilling Companies Can Afford to Lose their Best Driller

Injuries, Drilling Job Changes Happen, so Make a Succession Plan

Brock Yordy

January 26, 2021

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Weather injuries, drilling job changes by helping train assistants, helpers in advance.

Drillers, Invest in Time by Embracing Project Management

No Plan is Perfect, but 'No Plan' Can Leave You Stuck Wasting Time

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.

Amid Pandemic, Drillers can Focus on Safety, Responsibility

Year End a Good Time to Refocus on Safety, Responsibility amid Pandemic

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.

Articles by Brock Yordy

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

Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech

Progress in the Drilling Industry? Keep an Open Mind

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

Drilling Company Owners, Know your Crews

How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills?

What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids?

How Drilling Companies Can Afford to Lose their Best Driller

Drillers, Invest in Time by Embracing Project Management

Amid Pandemic, Drillers can Focus on Safety, Responsibility

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