Well Done Foundation Works to Plug ‘Orphan’ Oil & Gas Wells Non-Profit IDs Abandoned Wells, Works Stop Methane Emissions Jeremy Verdusco August 16, 2021 No Comments Group identifies abandoned wells, talks to stakeholders and puts drillers, others to work to cut methane emissions.Read More
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 No Comments That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.Read More
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 No Comments Ziegenfuss Drilling founder reflects on work to relieve water pressure at the site, prevent flooding in subways below.Read More
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 No Comments Constant exposure to hazards can give people working in drilling and construction fields a false sense of safety.Read More
Tips for Drill Crew Performance Reviews Feedback, Communication Can Help with Retention Jessica Alexander August 16, 2021 No Comments Use feedback, two-way communication to help keep good employees with your drilling company.Read More
Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads Jake Fletcher August 17, 2021 No Comments On the jobsite or in the office, leaders benefit from knowing themselves more than following the latest fad.Read More
Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development Dave Bowers August 24, 2021 No Comments Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.Read More
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 No Comments Drilling is one of those rare industries where, at training events, you can learn new skills from a competitor.Read More
Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!) Make Your Mixes Easier by Pre-Measuring Water, Marking the Grouter Todd Tannehill August 20, 2021 No Comments Optimize thermal conductivity in graphite geothermal mixes by ensuring the correct amount of water.Read More
Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make John Schmitt August 30, 2021 One Comment Wire line connects to a swivel inside the socket, allowing the whole string to do its drilling job.Read More