Look for what motivates a prospective employee, particularly when good workers are in short supply.

On episode 104 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy advises soon to be graduates on drilling job hunting.

On episode 103 of Ask Brock, resident expert Brock Yordy talks to the geologists and engineers supervising jobs.

In episode 26, hosts Jeremy Verdusco and Brock Yordy talk about balancing scope, schedule and budget.

Drillers can advocate for ‘tribal’ expertise but stay open to input of scientists, engineers on well design.

On episode 102 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks about switching drilling methods mid-project.

Design engineer talks about his company’s “versatile” drill, how switching modes works in the field.

If you lead drilling crews, does your work reflect the company safety, efficiency goals?

Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.

Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.