DACUM Research Chart for
Drilling Contractors and Operators
DACUM Panel
John Henrich, MGWC/CVCLD
President
Bergerson-Caswell Inc.
Maple Plain, MN
Gary L. Hix, CWD/PI
Owner
In2Wells LLC
Tuscon, AZ
Rod E. Jenkins, CWD
Owner/Operator
Hall and Jenkins Well Drilling
New Carlisle, OH
Ron McAfee, CWD/PI/CSP-II
Owner
The Water Mechanic
Clover, SC
Ernest Pender, MGWC
President
Pender Water Wells
Texarkana, TX
Roger E. Renner, MGWC
President/CEO
E. H. Renner & Sons Inc.
Elk River, MN
Steve Schneider, MGWC
Vice President
Schneider Water Services
St. Paul, OR
DACUM Facilitators
Robert E. Norton
CETE/OSU
Erich Fein
CETE/OSU
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Produced by
Center on Education and Training for Employment
College of Education
The Ohio State University
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1090
June 10-11, 2003
Duties
DACUM Research Chart for Drilling Contractors and Operators
A-1. Respond
to client
inquiry
Tasks
A-2. Collect
client
information
A-3. Determine client needs
A-4. Conduct site assessment A-5. Explain construction
(e.g., water supply, decommission, (e.g., access, set-backs)
options to client
time schedule, rehab)
A
Assess
Client
Needs
B
Develop
Project
Plan
C
Initiate
Project
Plan
C-1. Obtain required permits
(e.g., notices of intent, start
cards, notifications)
D
Mobilize
for the
Site
D-1. Prepare drilling equipment D-2. Load
tools and
(e.g., pre-trip, safety, prevenmaterials
tive maintenance)
E
Construct
Water
Well
F
Rehabilitate Wells
F-1. Determine existing well
construction
F-2. Determine F-3. Remove
water
pumping
chemistry
equipment
G
Develop
Wells
G-1. Install development tools
and equipment
G-2. Manage
development
chemicals
G-3. Agitate screened production
zone (e.g., jetting, swabbing,
rawhiding)
H
Decommission
Wells
H-1. Determine existing well
construction
H-2. Videolog
the well
I-1. Create downhole videolog
of well
H-3. Clear well H-4. Prepare casing and liner
to required
(e.g., perforate, remove)
depth
I-2. Load tools I-3. Tear down equipment
and materials (e.g., decon equipment)
I
B-1. Research geological/
hydrological conditions
(e.g., well records)
C-11. Notify inspectors (e.g.,
regulators, engineers)
C-2. Obtain
bonds and
insurance
C-12. Locate
underground
utilities
C-3. Prepare project specific
submittals (e.g., health and
safety plan)
E-12. Pull
back casing
E-3. Drill borehole
(e.g., under-reaming)
E-13. Manage E-14. Perform E-15. Remove E-16. Seal
plumbness and temporary
drill cuttings
casing in place
alignment test casing
and fluids
G-11. Install
sanitary cover
C-4. Order
project
materials
D-3. Deliver
D-4. Prepare site for crew
equipment and (e.g., postings, portolet,
materials
communications)
E-1. Perform equipment maintenance E-2. Prepare
and startup (e.g., inspect drill bit)
drilling fluids
G-10. Disinfect
the well
Demobilize the
Site
B-2. Determine B-3. Determine B-4. Estimate B-5. Determine contractual
proposed well
equipment
material
terms and conditions
structure
needs
needs
F-4. Videolog
the well
E-4. Install
casing and
shoe
A-6. Provide
verbal cost
estimate
B-6. Estimate human resource
requirements
C-5. Determine C-6. Participate
well location
in preconstruction meeting
A-7. Assess
client payment
ability
B-7. Formulate B-8. Estimate
project/time
contractor
schedule
costs
C-7. Schedule C-8. Schedule C-9. Brief
rig and
project crew(s) drilling crew
equipment
B-9. Prepare
written
proposal
C-10. Schedule
subcontractors
D-5. Prepare site for equipment D-6. Set up
(e.g., leveling, fencing,
equipment
excavation)
D-7. Establish D-8. Conduct tailgate meeting
adequate water (e.g., safety issues)
supply
E-5. Collect
geologic
samples
E-8. Install
E-9. Install
liner assembly screen
assembly
E-6. Analyze
geologic
samples
F-5. Modify
F-6. Implement well
treatment plan development plan
E-7. Perform
geophysical
logging
B-10. Execute
contract (e.g.,
sell, close)
E-10. Install
filter pack
E-11. Perforate
casing
F-7. Perforate
casing
G-4. Agitate open-hole production
G-5. Monitor
zone (e.g., blasting, air development) sediment
removal
G-6. Monitor
G-7. Manage
well performance discharge
water
H-5. Disinfect H-6. Install abandonment material
well to be de- (e.g., grout, gravel)
commissioned
I-4. Dispose of I-5. Perform
I-6. Install
drill cuttings
site restoration wellhead
and fluids
protection
I-7. Transport
equipment and
materials
G-8. Perform
pump test
G-9. Sample
water quality
J
K
Duties
J-1. Document well
construction
(e.g., reports, well logs)
Close
Out
Project
J-4. Process
final invoice
Manage
Business
Activities
K-1. Manage
financial
resources
Tasks
J-2. Distribute well
J-3. Close out contract
construction documentation
(e.g., clear punch list)
(e.g., regulatory, client, contractors)
J-5. Process supplier J-6. Evaluate
and subcontractor
project
invoices
performance
K-2. Manage
human
resources
J-7. Analyze
project profit
or loss
K-3. Obtain business K-4. Maintain
licenses and business insurance
permits
coverage
K-5. Maintain external
K-6. Maintain company
professional relationships facilities (e.g., clean up shop,
plow snow)
K-8. Comply with regulatory K-9. Implement
standards (e.g., OSHA, DOT, safety plan
EPA, IRS)
J-8. Market
additional services
(e.g., service plan)
K-7. Manage
supplies and
materials
K-10. Manage K-11.
tool and equip- Develop
ment resources marketing plan
K-15. Develop
K-12.
K-13.
K-14. Establish
business succession
Implement
Manage
policies and
marketing plan marketing plan company procedures plan
L
Pursue
Professional
Development
L-1. Assess
training needs
L-5. Participate
in professional
associations
L-2. Implement internal training sessions (e.g., safety, craft,
equipment)
L-6. Network
with industry
professionals
L-7. Obtain professional certifications
(e.g., state, national)
L-9. Enhance business L-10. Encourage
skills (e.g., leadership, employee
information systems) feedback
Acronyms
Pre-trip
GW
SW
MGWC
CWD
ASR
DOT
OJT
P&C
PM
PM
CDL
EPA
PPE
DOT required pre-trip inspection of truck
Groundwater
Surface water
Master Groundwater Contractor
Certified Well Driller
Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Department of Transportation
On-the-Job Training
Property and Casualty
Project Manager
Preventive Maintenance
Commercial Driver’s License
Environmental Protection Agency
Personal Protective Equipment
L-3. Conduct
on-the-job
training
L-11. Explore
new
technologies
CPI
GPM
PSI
TDH
PL
SWL
GVW
MDL
PPM
PPB
Haz-Mat
HAZWOPER
OSHA
Decon
L-4. Obtain
outsourced training/
education
L-8. Pursue advanced
certifications (e.g.,
MGWC)
L-12. Teach
external classes
and workshops
Certified Pump Installer
Gallons Per Minute
Pounds per Square Inch
Total Dynamic Head
Pumping Level
Static Water Level
Gross Vehicle Weight
Minimum Detection Level
Parts Per Million
Parts Per Billion
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste Operations
& Emergency Response Standards
Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
Decontaminate/decontamination
General Knowledge and Skills
Geology
Personnel and HR
Design
Mechanical skills
Math skills
Physics
Chemistry
Installation
Public safety and security
Law and government
Transportation
Reading comprehension
Active listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Coordination
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Science (geology)
Critical thinking
Instructing
Customer and personal
services
Complex problem solving
Building and construction
Equipment selection
Engineering and
technology
Quality control analysis
Operation and control
Equipment maintenance
Judgment and decision
making
Time management
Management of material
resources
Management of personnel
resources
Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and Materials
Drill bits
Casing
Sand/filter pack
Mud additives
Compressors
Sub adaptors
Landing clamps
Drill stem
Measurement equipment
Welder
Mud pups
Shovel
Drill pipe
Stem
Elevators
Slings
Forklift
Shale shaker
Mud balance
Rope socket/mandrel
Video camera
Portolet
Jetting tools
Backhoe
Sample bags
Develop/rehab chemicals
Drill rig
Shoes
Screens
Drill fluids
Generators
Wrenches
Portable mud pit
Lubricants
Reports/logs/forms
Drill collars
Buckets
Trencher
Test pumps
Crane
Orifice
Swab
Blocking/cribbing
Desanders
Drive head
Mud mixer
Inclination tool
Downhole hammer
Casing locator
Surge block
Sample catcher
Sample bottles
Worker Behaviors
Professional
Industrious
Honest
Effective
Resourceful
Conscientious
Mechanically inclined
Self-confident
Optimistic
Organized
Persistent
Open-minded
Dependable
Able to handle stress
Efficient
Support truck
Grout
Cable
PPE
Stabilizers
Grout pumps
Water test kit
Water meter
Torch
Bailers
Pickup
Dog house
Jars
Bobcat
Weir
Packers
Hand tools
Mud gun
Marsh funnel
Logging equipment
Water
Fishing tools
GPS
Thermometer
Disinfectants
Courteous
Intelligent
Receptive
Detail-oriented
Self-starter
Motivated
Intuitive
Communicative
Good personal hygiene
Appropriately dressed
Team player
Common sense
Imaginative
Punctual
Future Trends and Concerns
Increased government regulations
Lack of availability of skilled workforce
Drought and aquifer depletion
Conjunctive groundwater surface water
management
Aquifer storage and recovery
Expanding public water systems
Consolidation of drilling firms
Lack of qualified government regulators
Increasing groundwater quality standards
Increased cost of doing business
Increased continuing education requirements
J
K
Duties
J-1. Document well
construction
(e.g., reports, well logs)
Close
Out
Project
J-4. Process
final invoice
Manage
Business
Activities
K-1. Manage
financial
resources
Tasks
J-2. Distribute well
J-3. Close out contract
construction documentation
(e.g., clear punch list)
(e.g., regulatory, client, contractors)
J-5. Process supplier J-6. Evaluate
and subcontractor
project
invoices
performance
K-2. Manage
human
resources
J-7. Analyze
project profit
or loss
K-3. Obtain business K-4. Maintain
licenses and business insurance
permits
coverage
K-5. Maintain external
K-6. Maintain company
professional relationships facilities (e.g., clean up shop,
plow snow)
K-8. Comply with regulatory K-9. Implement
standards (e.g., OSHA, DOT, safety plan
EPA, IRS)
J-8. Market
additional services
(e.g., service plan)
K-7. Manage
supplies and
materials
K-10. Manage K-11.
tool and equip- Develop
ment resources marketing plan
K-15. Develop
K-12.
K-13.
K-14. Establish
business succession
Implement
Manage
policies and
marketing plan marketing plan company procedures plan
L
Pursue
Professional
Development
L-1. Assess
training needs
L-5. Participate
in professional
associations
L-2. Implement internal training sessions (e.g., safety, craft,
equipment)
L-6. Network
with industry
professionals
L-7. Obtain professional certifications
(e.g., state, national)
L-9. Enhance business L-10. Encourage
skills (e.g., leadership, employee
information systems) feedback
Acronyms
Pre-trip
GW
SW
MGWC
CWD
ASR
DOT
OJT
P&C
PM
PM
CDL
EPA
PPE
DOT required pre-trip inspection of truck
Groundwater
Surface water
Master Groundwater Contractor
Certified Well Driller
Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Department of Transportation
On-the-Job Training
Property and Casualty
Project Manager
Preventive Maintenance
Commercial Driver’s License
Environmental Protection Agency
Personal Protective Equipment
L-3. Conduct
on-the-job
training
L-11. Explore
new
technologies
CPI
GPM
PSI
TDH
PL
SWL
GVW
MDL
PPM
PPB
Haz-Mat
HAZWOPER
OSHA
Decon
L-4. Obtain
outsourced training/
education
L-8. Pursue advanced
certifications (e.g.,
MGWA)
L-12. Teach
external classes
and workshops
Certified Pump Installer
Gallons Per Minute
Pounds per Square Inch
Total Dynamic Head
Pumping Level
Static Water Level
Gross Vehicle Weight
Minimum Detection Level
Parts Per Million
Parts Per Billion
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste Operations
& Emergency Response Standards
Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
Decontaminate/decontamination
General Knowledge and Skills
Geology
Personnel and HR
Design
Mechanical skills
Math skills
Physics
Chemistry
Installation
Public safety and security
Law and government
Transportation
Reading comprehension
Active listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Coordination
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Science (geology)
Critical thinking
Instructing
Customer and personal
services
Complex problem solving
Building and construction
Equipment selection
Engineering and
technology
Quality control analysis
Operation and control
Equipment maintenance
Judgment and decision
making
Time management
Management of material
resources
Management of personnel
resources
Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and Materials
Drill bits
Casing
Sand/filter pack
Mud additives
Compressors
Sub adaptors
Landing clamps
Drill stem
Measurement equipment
Welder
Mud pups
Shovel
Drill pipe
Stem
Elevators
Slings
Forklift
Shale shaker
Mud balance
Rope socket/mandrel
Video camera
Portolet
Jetting tools
Backhoe
Sample bags
Develop/rehab chemicals
Drill rig
Shoes
Screens
Drill fluids
Generators
Wrenches
Portable mud pit
Lubricants
Reports/logs/forms
Drill collars
Buckets
Trencher
Test pumps
Crane
Orifice
Swab
Blocking/cribbing
Desanders
Drive head
Mud mixer
Inclination tool
Downhole hammer
Casing locator
Surge block
Sample catcher
Sample bottles
Worker Behaviors
Professional
Industrious
Honest
Effective
Resourceful
Conscientious
Mechanically inclined
Self-confident
Optimistic
Organized
Persistent
Open-minded
Dependable
Able to handle stress
Efficient
Support truck
Grout
Cable
PPE
Stabilizers
Grout pumps
Water test kit
Water meter
Torch
Bailers
Pickup
Dog house
Jars
Bobcat
Weir
Packers
Hand tools
Mud gun
Marsh funnel
Logging equipment
Water
Fishing tools
GPS
Thermometer
Disinfectants
Courteous
Intelligent
Receptive
Detail-oriented
Self-starter
Motivated
Intuitive
Communicative
Good personal hygiene
Appropriately dressed
Team player
Common sense
Imaginative
Punctual
Future Trends and Concerns
Increased government regulations
Lack of availability of skilled workforce
Drought and aquifer depletion
Conjunctive groundwater surface water
management
Aquifer storage and recovery
Expanding public water systems
Consolidation of drilling firms
Lack of qualified government regulators
Increasing groundwater quality standards
Increased cost of doing business
Increased continuing education requirements