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Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy, Director of Industry Engagement for The Driller, is a third-generation driller and globally recognized subject matter expert who has written for The Driller since 2013. Driven by a passion for industry education and digital media, he anchors The Driller Newscast and hosts weekly podcasts for the trade. His technical authority is backed by decades of extreme fieldwork worldwide for organizations like Halliburton, SUEZ, and the U.S. Government. Dedicated to ensuring clean water for all and advancing equitable geothermal heating and cooling, Brock actively collaborates with states nationwide through The Developed Well Group and the Geothermal Drillers Association to shape policy, safety, and workforce training.

email: brock@thedriller.com | office: (269) 348-5156

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Rig, Tool Maker Eijkelkamp Working to Grow in North America

Brock Yordy

February 3, 2020

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After all the years I have attended NGWA, I found myself in an uncharted drilling community of drillers from all around the world. I had to seek out the team that brought drillers together from multiple continents.

Six Challenges for Drillers to Grow in 2020

Brock Yordy

January 2, 2020

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It’s a new year and a new decade, so let’s welcome 2020 with resolutions to become 21st century drillers and drilling companies.

New Book to Add to Your Drilling Library

Brock Yordy

December 2, 2019

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As another drilling season comes to an end and we travel to the Groundwater Week event Dec. 3-5 in Las Vegas, take time to consider how you want to improve in 2020.

How Can I Develop Good Drilling Crews?

Brock Yordy

November 4, 2019

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Great drillers are like the heroic test pilots of the 20th century who helped build our modern-day space program. Great drillers and test pilots like Chuck Yeager share a common bond: instincts that allow for instant reaction. Those instincts came from a good foundation of learning, project experience and continued growth throughout a career.

Mentoring, Coaching Tips for New Drillers

Brock Yordy

October 14, 2019

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A great mentor can coach and learn from their peer at the same time, creating a bond built on expertise and trust.

Tips for Helping Scientists Understand Drillers and Vice Versa

Brock Yordy

September 16, 2019

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A successful project starts by finding common ground — or, better yet, common soil — between driller and scientist.

McEllhiney Lecturer Gives Insights to Water Well Industry

Brock Yordy

August 5, 2019

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Recently, I had the excellent opportunity to interview Gary L. Hix, CWD/Pl, RG, CPG, and the 2019 McEllhiney Lecturer.

On Drilling Jobs, Prevention Can Minimize Hazards, Injuries

Brock Yordy

July 5, 2019

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When it comes to being prepared, the right tool can turn around a bad situation. But specialty tools become useless objects when the operator is incapacitated or dead. Today, I want to drill deeper into how to properly prevent and to be prepared for serious accidents.