How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk Jake Fletcher November 27, 2020 No Comments If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.Read More
How Can Drillers Find Good Contractors, Subs to Work with? November 25, 2020 One Comment On episode 85 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy discusses working with general contractors and subcontractors.Read More
A Geologist's Perspective on Drilling November 23, 2020 One Comment Dr. Thomas Herbert joins us to talk geology and drilling. It’s Drilling In-Site episode 17.Read More
In Detail: How Did the Spudder on an Old Drilling Rig Work? Columnist John Schmitt Explains Spudding System on a Bucyrus-Erie 20W John Schmitt November 23, 2020 One Comment Columnist John Schmitt explains the spudding system on his family’s old Bucyrus-Erie 20W.Read More
How Drilling Crews Can Get Past an Injury November 19, 2020 No Comments On episode 84 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks about the aftermath of a major injury.Read More
Ask Brock Gives a Shoutout to the Veterans Out There November 12, 2020 No Comments On episode 83 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy takes his hat off to the veterans in and out of the industry.Read More
How Do I Gain More Credibility with the Older Drill Hands? November 5, 2020 No Comments On episode 82 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy advises newbies on earning the respect of veteran drilling peers.Read More
Honoring Drilling Veteran, Longtime National Driller Writer Wayne Nash October 29, 2020 No Comments On episode 81 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy celebrates the life of expert driller and The Driller writer Wayne Nash.Read More
How to be the Leader Drilling Crews, Others Follow It All Comes Down to Vision, Empathy, Accountability Brock Yordy October 28, 2020 No Comments The best leaders in drilling, other industries have vision, empathy and accountability.Read More
In Detail: How Did Reels on an Old Spudder Rig Work? Columnist John Schmitt Discusses How His Bucyrus-Erie 20W Worked John Schmitt October 26, 2020 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt discusses the bull, sand and casing reels of his family’s Bucyrus-Erie 20W.Read More