HDD Simulator

Risk Free Learning! Vermeer’s HDD Simulator allows operators to learn HDD fundamentals without the risks and dangers that come with live drilling.
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Course Content

  • Drilling Theory
  • Drill Fluids
  • Soil Types
  • Drill Safety
  • Bore Planning
  • Carve Steering
  • Reamers/Pullback

Practice Mode

Using virtual reality, the operator can practice drilling out a 200′ bore that will give them a score after they finish. They will complete two practice bores and one evaluation. This evaluation is a 400′ bore that counts towards your certificate of completion. Each operator will get a total of 800′ drilled out and will receive a grading on both practices and the one evaluation.

This course will grade you on rotating the magnets, gearbox float, dropping your rod row, greasing your threads, counter rotation, and pitch accuracy.

How Long Will It Take?

It takes on average about 4-5 hours per trainee. So it is safe to say you can have 2 trainees complete the course in 1 day. In about a week you can get about 10 people to complete the course.

Who Is This Meant For?

This simulator can be used for any operator, owner, foreman, or anyone else in the HDD business no matter their experience. There is always something to learn when it comes to HDD. New operators learn about what drilling is and how to do it, where operators with more experience learn new techniques and bad habits they may have.

Where Is The Training Held?

The Vermeer HDD Simulator can be delivered anywhere in the Vermeer Midwest territory. The simulator is inside a trailer that has air conditioning and heating, along with an instructor who can help you with any HDD Simulator needs.

What Is The Cost?

Please reach out to your local Vermeer Midwest dealership for pricing.

Meet Our HDD Specialists

Adam Garcia Sales Rep

Adam Garcia

Sales Representative

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Ben Cutright

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Ben Kampmeier

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Blake Torrence

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Brian Jalomo

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Calob Castilleja

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Champ Cox

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Cody Wells

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Dustin Lennon

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Elric Gray Parts Manager

Elric Gray

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Eric Dudley

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Hans Schultz

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Hayden McCalib

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Jared Davis

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Jason Brannan

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Jason Nix Sales Rep

Jason Nix

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Jay Rawlins HDD Specialist

Jay Rawlins

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Jeff Bonin

Parts Manager

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Jeremy Wenzel

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Jessica Renfro

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Jesus Avelar

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Joe Uribarri

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Josh Campbell

Service Manager

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Juan Rangel

Vacuum Product Specialist Southern Region

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JR Avalos HDD Specialist

Junior Avalos

HDD Tooling Specialist Northern Region

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Junior Gallegos

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Branch Manager

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Field Service Manager

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