How Much Does a Geologist or Engineer Need to Know about Drilling? April 1, 2021 No Comments On episode 103 of Ask Brock, resident expert Brock Yordy talks to the geologists and engineers supervising jobs.Read More
The ‘Iron Triangle’ on Drilling Jobs March 29, 2021 2 Comments In episode 26, hosts Jeremy Verdusco and Brock Yordy talk about balancing scope, schedule and budget.Read More
How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills? ‘Tribal’ Drilling, Engineering, Science Disciplines Benefit Each Other Brock Yordy March 26, 2021 No Comments Drillers can advocate for ‘tribal’ expertise but stay open to input of scientists, engineers on well design.Read More
Switching from Reverse Circulation to Mud Rotary: Will It Work? March 25, 2021 No Comments On episode 102 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks about switching drilling methods mid-project.Read More
Sonic Drilling, Water Hammer Combo Rig Developed for Dam Projects Company Calls Drill Prototype a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Remediation Jeremy Verdusco March 24, 2021 No Comments Design engineer talks about his company’s “versatile” drill, how switching modes works in the field.Read More
Drillers, Are you Acting as Safety Mentors? Crew Leader Buy-In Works to Create a Safety Culture Dave Bowers March 24, 2021 No Comments If you lead drilling crews, does your work reflect the company safety, efficiency goals?Read More
The Challenges of Finding, Repairing Older Cable-Tool Rigs Spudder Short Course Continues with a Look at Availability John Schmitt March 22, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.Read More
Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation The Right Drill, Training and Quality Tooling All Contribute to Completion Joe Haynes March 19, 2021 No Comments Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.Read More
What Can Drillers Do to Improve Safety Plans? March 18, 2021 No Comments On episode 101 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks safety plans, particularly for crews with multiple roles.Read More
Scott Dalrymple on Innovation in Dam Remediation March 15, 2021 No Comments In episode 25, we talk to design engineer Scott Dalrymple about his company’s sonic drilling/water hammer mashup.Read More