Episode 77 – The Driller Newscast Ice Drilling in Greenland with Tanner Kuhl Brock Yordy September 18, 2023 No Comments Mechanical engineer and driller Tanner Kuhl talks recovering rock core from under 1,600 feet of glacial ice.Read More
Writing Job Descriptions to Lure New Drilling Hires Brock Yordy September 14, 2023 No Comments How do you a realistic and enticing, yet aspirational, picture for prospective employees? It’s Ask Brock 228.Read More
Episode 76 – The Driller Newscast Representing Our Industry, Ourselves in Drilling Brock Yordy September 11, 2023 No Comments From safety to compensation, how people view construction and drillings jobs affects hiring and retention. Read More
Looking at a Geothermal Grouting System? Hear Us Out Brock Yordy September 7, 2023 No Comments This week, our host talks considerations for geothermal grout plants. It’s Ask Brock 227. Read More
Making Trades Like Drilling Competitive for Younger Workers Grants Help, but Drilling Companies Need Focus, Mindset Change Brock Yordy June 28, 2023 One Comment Grants and tax incentives can help, but we also need to ask why young people so often choose other industries.Read More
What is Drilling’s Place in a Carbon-Free Future? Getting to Net Zero — and Staying there — Requires Drillers Brock Yordy May 26, 2023 No Comments People say moving away from carbon-based power generation and storage means an end to drilling. They’re wrong.Read More
Advocating for Private Water Wells, Safe Groundwater Industry a Resource for Water Systems, Broader Water Issues Brock Yordy April 28, 2023 No Comments Industry can be a valuable resource on issues from PFAS to drought. We should be ready to share our expertise.Read More
Maximizing Utilization, Minimizing Risk on Drilling Projects Part 3 of a Series on Partnering for Success Talks Project Assessment Brock Yordy April 5, 2023 No Comments In Part 3 of a series on partnerships and success in the drilling industry, we assess and pick projects. Read More
The Pros, Cons of Partnerships for Drilling Companies Partnerships without Collaboration, Shared Vision Won’t Last Brock Yordy February 24, 2023 No Comments Looking for a partner to help your drilling company grow? Look for collaboration, shared vision.Read More
Groundwater Week Special Feature The Simple ‘5x3 Goals’ System for Drill Crew Evaluation Mapped-Out Goals, Scheduled Check-Ins Keep Growth on Track Brock Yordy January 13, 2023 No Comments Method helps employees feel ownership over development, helps companies keep growth on track.Read More