An Explanation of Fishing Tools for a Cable-Tool Drill Rig All About Latch Jacks, Wireline Spears and Friction Sockets John Schmitt April 28, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.Read More
A New Colorado River Compact for a New Century Groundwater Industry Can Share its Facet of Water Expertise Jeremy Verdusco April 21, 2023 No Comments Western states face multi-generational challenges and opportunities, and groundwater industry has expertise.Read More
Drill Crews on Cruise: The Power of Positivity Project Issues Cost Time and Money, but Negativity doesn’t Help Jake Fletcher April 19, 2023 No Comments When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.Read More
Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React? Reactive Soils Take Require a Tactical Drilling Fluids Approach Mario Brunet April 14, 2023 No Comments In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.Read More
3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring Leadership Tips for Keeping Your Best Drilling Crews Jessica Alexander April 12, 2023 No Comments Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.Read More
A Few Last Words about Pump Hoists Thoughts about Rotating Masts and Pump Pullers John Schmitt April 7, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.Read More
For Water Resources, the Future is Now Colorado River Issues a Legacy of Near-Term Thinking Jeremy Verdusco March 28, 2023 No Comments Resources are there for us to use, but we have to manage them with future generations in mind.Read More
Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports Dave Bowers March 17, 2023 No Comments The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.Read More
You Don’t Want to Miss This! Job Ad Best Practices for Drilling Companies Get Applicants’ Attention to Get Hires in Employee Market Jessica Alexander March 15, 2023 No Comments What makes your company unique and different? That may interest applicants more than a list of day-to-day tasks.Read More
In Your Job, Your Company, a Legacy to ‘the Next Guy’ Are You Preparing Person Who Replaces You? Jake Fletcher March 14, 2023 No Comments The next man or woman who fills your role can benefit from training, a hand-off with intention.Read More