E2: Ronnie Hill, Impact Drilling

Episode Highlights

Buckle up and dive into the first episode of Drilling and Chilling, where we're hanging out with the legendary Ronnie Hill from the WA-based RC & AC drilling company, Impact Drilling.

Having taken his first interview in shorts and thongs, Ronnie landed a job that spanned into three decades of drilling adventures. His chat with our host, SJ Simpson, is about more than just digging into the ground; and guides us through the evolution of drilling.

From the wild early days to today's tech-driven, safety-first scene, Ronnie's seen it all, and he's here to spill the dirt.

This episode is a journey through sweltering heat, dodgy safety gear (if any), and a baptism by fire into the world of drilling. It’s also a look at how things used to be, starkly different from the tech-savvy, meticulously safe operations we see today.

And it's not all about looking back; Ronnie's got his eyes on the future too. He talks about drilling's digital leap, the global gigs that tested his limits, and the importance of keeping the human touch in a tech-heavy world. This episode is a casual, candid look at drilling life. So, grab your favourite chill spot and tune into Drilling and Chilling to catch Ronnie in action.

Drillin' and Chillin' is a CorePlan podcast, with new episodes dropping on YouTube and Spotify. Share your thoughts by emailing gday@coreplan.io.

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