This episode continues our conversation with drilling and geothermal consultant Tom Moffitt. The former sales and product line management at Atlas Copco (now Epiroc) has experience spanning water well, mining and geothermal drilling. We touch on the supply chain, what to consider if you customize your own rig and other topics. It’s Drilling In-Site episode 45.

Like any technology, drill rigs evolve. Tom Moffitt had a front-row seat to that evolution in his years in sales and product line management at Atlas Copco (now Epiroc). His experience spans water well, mining and geothermal. We brought him on episode 44 of Drilling In-Site to discuss the innovations in drilling rig technology he’s seen in his 20-plus years in the industry.

In episode 43 of Drilling In-Site, the hosts talk to Cameron Fox of Fox Custom Home Builders about hiring drilling companies.

In episode 42 of Drilling In-Site, the hosts talk to Dave Schulenberg, the director of partner states for the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). If you’ve attended a state groundwater event in one of a half dozen states, you’ve seen his handiwork. Schulenberg juggles the day-to-day operations of groundwater associations in states as diverse as California, Michigan and Kentucky (as well as others). We brought him on to talk about how he brings it all together.

In episode 41 of Drilling In-Site, we speak with Jeff Lawrence of Enertech Global LLC. We brought him on to hear a manufacturer’s view on geothermal, talk renewable trends and discuss how tax and policy incentives affect the whole industry.

Will Keyes works as senior superintendent with Griffin Dewatering, which offers dewatering and groundwater control services across the U.S. He’s also a Certified Well Driller with the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and an accomplished sonic driller. We brought him on Drilling In-Site, episode 40, to talk mentoring, site leadership and molding helpers into capable drillers.

Finding, hiring and retaining skilled-trades talent tops the minds of plenty of employers in drilling, from environmental to water to geotech. For Drilling In-Site, episode 39, hosts Jeremy Verdusco and Brock Yordy explore some of these issues with Jessica Alexander, director of talent acquisition for Cascade Environmental.