Take the “Pulse” of Drilling Crews, other Employees with Surveys Help Recruiting, Retention by Asking Workers their Thoughts Jessica Alexander October 8, 2021 No Comments Help recruiting, retention by asking workers, from entry level on up, what they think.Read More
Employment “Churn” an Opportunity for Drilling Companies Millions of Workers Leave Jobs each Month in U.S. Jeremy Verdusco October 1, 2021 No Comments Millions of workers leave jobs each month in the U.S. Drilling and construction have a lot to offer them.Read More
Spudder Drill Strings: What Do Drilling Jars Do? After the Swivel and Socket Come the Jars, If Used John Schmitt September 27, 2021 No Comments Drilling jars connect to the socket and enable cable tool drillers to “jar” a stuck string loose.Read More
How Can VFDs Boost Business, Save Customers Money? Constant Pressure Systems Can Prove More Efficient, Reliable Stephen Brandt September 22, 2021 No Comments Constant pressure systems can prove more efficient, reliable while cutting the need for pricey wiring, tanks.Read More
How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant? Drillers, Manufacturers Both Benefit from Coordinated Continuing Ed Dave Bowers September 17, 2021 No Comments Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.Read More
Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table Mario Brunet September 13, 2021 No Comments Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.Read More
Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us Jake Fletcher September 10, 2021 No Comments Home, job stresses add up, and good leaders train themselves to see when their teams struggle.Read More
Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers Ideas for Candidates, Companies Making their Screen Debut Jessica Alexander September 6, 2021 No Comments Candidates still need to consider body language in web-based interviews, but also minimize distractions.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
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