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.
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.
