Items Tagged with 'workforce'

In the final Driller Newscast of 2025, Brock Yordy brings Festivus to the jobsite — no tinsel on the derrick, just grit, steel, and teamwork.

In a pre-Thanksgiving episode of The DRILLERcast, hosts Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers examine the American labor landscape, the drilling industry’s deep reliance on experience, and the realities of a rapidly expanding geothermal market.

Preparing for company growth consistently hinges on hiring the next generation of drillers, many of whom lack CDLs. Companies adding new rigs to their fleet find them easier for new drillers to operate while also creating a safer work environment. Read how one company’s decision to add a DM250 increased production with a recent helper-turned-driller at the controls.

Drilling is experiencing a surge unlike anything seen in recent years. At the same time, new legislative momentum is emerging that aims to expand the national drilling workforce. Despite these promising signs, the gap between the industry’s needs and the available talent remains significant.

A small workforce can be a powerful one, but only with the right investment in training, compensation, and long-term development.

The right rigs and tooling help you overcome staffing challenges, simplify scheduling, and sustain productivity when labor is tight.

For anyone considering a career in the trades or looking to start their next chapter, learn more about workforce development support at HIRE360.

Discover how military veterans are bringing mission-driven leadership and energy security expertise to the forefront of the geothermal industry. Featuring: Nick Fry, U.S. Army veteran and geothermal consultant.

With the right investment and awareness, geothermal energy could become a cornerstone of sustainable heating and cooling worldwide — The Driller's conversation with Paul Frith.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help — from local job centers, retraining programs, or fellow miners who’ve transitioned.