The Driller Magazine

2021 September

In the September 2021 issue of The Driller, we talk to Curtis Shuck, founder of Montana-based non-profit the Well Done Foundation.

Well Done Foundation Works to Plug ‘Orphan’ Oil & Gas Wells

Non-Profit IDs Abandoned Wells, Works Stop Methane Emissions

Jeremy Verdusco

August 16, 2021

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Group identifies abandoned wells, talks to stakeholders and puts drillers, others to work to cut methane emissions.

We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction

Brock Yordy

August 27, 2021

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That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.

Ziegenfuss Drilling Inc. working at Ground Zero

Driller Recounts Project at Twin Towers Site in Wake of 9/11

Ziegenfuss Drilling Worked to Relieve Water Pressure on ‘Bathtub’ Basement

Jeremy Verdusco

September 3, 2021

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Ziegenfuss Drilling founder reflects on work to relieve water pressure at the site, prevent flooding in subways below.

Do You Act Safe or Just ‘Feel’ Safe on Drilling Jobs?

Constant Exposure to Hazards Can Give Drillers a False Sense of Safety

Jeremy Verdusco

September 1, 2021

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Constant exposure to hazards can give people working in drilling and construction fields a false sense of safety.

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Feedback, Communication Can Help with Retention

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Jessica Alexander

August 16, 2021

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Use feedback, two-way communication to help keep good employees with your drilling company.

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads

Jake Fletcher

August 17, 2021

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On the jobsite or in the office, leaders benefit from knowing themselves more than following the latest fad.

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development

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Dave Bowers

August 24, 2021

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Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.

How Do Drillers Learn to be Drillers? From Other Drillers

At Smaller Industry Events, not Uncommon to Learn from Competitors

David King

August 31, 2021

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Drilling is one of those rare industries where, at training events, you can learn new skills from a competitor.

Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!)

Make Your Mixes Easier by Pre-Measuring Water, Marking the Grouter

Todd Tannehill

August 20, 2021

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Optimize thermal conductivity in graphite geothermal mixes by ensuring the correct amount of water.

Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket

Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make

John Schmitt, CWD/PI

August 30, 2021

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Wire line connects to a swivel inside the socket, allowing the whole string to do its drilling job.

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The Driller Magazine

2021 September

Features

Well Done Foundation Works to Plug ‘Orphan’ Oil & Gas Wells

We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

Driller Recounts Project at Twin Towers Site in Wake of 9/11

Columns

Do You Act Safe or Just ‘Feel’ Safe on Drilling Jobs?

Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

How Do Drillers Learn to be Drillers? From Other Drillers

Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!)

Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket

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