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Ditch Witch Introduces HDD Virtual Reality Simulator

Cutting-Edge Training Technology

November 7, 2018

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The VR Simulator improves safety and gets HDD crews ready for construction.

Using Chilean Mine Rescue to Inspire Future Drillers

Jeremy Verdusco

November 5, 2018

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Jeff Hart uses the Chilean Mine Rescue to stoke interest in drilling among the next generation. The Driller saw his presentation at the National Drilling Association (NDA) annual convention in September and caught up with him afterward to talk about the rescue, its legacy for him and his training efforts.

SJE Rhombus Holds Training Session

Sep. 11-12

October 4, 2018

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The training involved many different sessions, ranging from presentations to hands-on workshops like panel assembly.

Wild Well Announces Onsite Rig Crew Training Service

Innovative Way to Train Crews

October 4, 2018

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The training will prepare crews to recognize well control issues and understand how to safely shut-in wells.

Terex Utilities Celebrates 40 Years of Hands-On Training

Essential Training on Operation, Application

September 14, 2018

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In August, Terex Utilities hosted fleet managers, technicians, purchasing managers and other attendees for the 40th Annual Terex Utilities’ Hands-On Training Seminar.

looking under the hood of a sonic drilling rig

Demo Shows Students the Value of Drilling Jobs

Jeremy Verdusco

September 10, 2018

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At trade shows and in contractors’ offices, veterans talk a lot about the skills gap and the greying of the industry. Demo events, like one The Driller attended recently in Flint, Mich., can help.

Better Recruitment, Onboarding Can Help Fill Drilling Jobs

Brock Yordy

September 3, 2018

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The increasing age gap is an epidemic that, as an industry, we have to solve by defining and fixing faults in promoting the drilling industry, recruiting and the onboarding process.

Terracon Foundation Awards $104K in Grants and Scholarships

Grants to Universities, Non-Profits; Scholarships to Students

August 4, 2018

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Foundation funds grants to universities and non-profits, scholarships for students.

Remembering Two Longtime Michigan Drilling Contractors

John Schmitt

July 23, 2018

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Sadly, I must start this column with news that the groundwater industry in Michigan recently lost two good and longtime members: Robert Larson from L’Anse and Harry Kleiman from Iron Mountain.