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Brock Yordy

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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Hard Hats Protect Our Greatest Safety Device

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 6, 2017
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The most complex and fragile piece of equipment on the jobsite is our brain, and one slight impact could change your life forever.
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Well Development for Basic Rotary Drilling

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 1, 2017
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There is nothing more rewarding than making water flow out of the ground.
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Drilling Jobs in Iraq with the RED HORSE

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 1, 2017
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In December, I sat down with my good friends at the 820th RED HORSE water well-drilling unit to talk about their recent mission to drill for water in Iraq.
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Bridging the Gap Between Horizontal and Vertical

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
January 1, 2017
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As a young vertical driller, I believed that vertical drilling and horizontal drilling were radically different.
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‘Pilot Drillers’ Tech Makes Drilling Jobs Safer, More Productive

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 1, 2016
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It is the end of 2016, and time to reflect on the past business year. Did the year turn out the way you expected?
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For Drilling Contractors, There's Safety in Sharing

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 1, 2016
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Today’s safety practices in the oil and gas market are just as relevant to the water well-drilling industry.
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Demos Pass Drilling Know-How Among Regulators, Support Staff

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 1, 2016
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How do we transfer knowledge and valuable experience to new people in the industry?
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On a Drilling Job, What is an Acceptable Solids Content?

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
September 1, 2016
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Drilling is a disruptive process. Yes, I make that statement often, but it is true.
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How Do I Become a Driller?

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 1, 2016
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My advice is to buy your own drill and support equipment; there, you are now a driller.
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Emergency Action Plans Keep Drilling Jobs Safe

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 1, 2016
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We prepare for every drilling scenario possible, but we do not do a good enough job preparing for the worst.
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