Inside
FEATURE
April 2021 | Vol. 42 No. 4 | thedriller.com
COLUMNS
Editor’s Notes
By Jeremy Verdusco
Drillers, Are you Acting as Safety Mentors?
By Dave Bowers
Situational Awareness and Safety on Drilling Jobsites
By Mario Brunet
How to Choose Diversity Training for Your Drilling Company
By Jessica Alexander
Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation
By Joe Haynes
Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to PoorDecisions
By Jake Fletcher
Seeing Geology — and Drilling — Lessons along the Highway
By David King
‘Let Me Tell Ya’
By John Schmitt, CWD/P
Drillers Can Be Choosers
Company Develops Sonic Drilling, Water Hammer Combo Rig
COVER STORY
Better Drilling through Science
Advocate for Field Expertise, but Benefit from Input of Scientists, Engineers
ON THE COVER
Drillers can sometimes have an adversarial relationship with scientists, engineers and others bringing their knowledge to the well design process. This month, “The Driller” contributor Brock Yordy urges drillers to have an open mind if they want to improve operations. Source: Linda Petrie / Petrie Pump and Drilling / “The Driller” file
ON THE COVER
Drillers can sometimes have an adversarial relationship with scientists, engineers and others bringing their knowledge to the well design process. This month, “The Driller” contributor Brock Yordy urges drillers to have an open mind if they want to improve operations. Source: Brody Toy / Toy Drilling Contractor / “The Driller” file
