Derrick Engineering Company was formed in August, 1981 in Houston, Texas to provide a full range of Consulting Engineering Services to the Oil Well Drilling Industry.

Derrick Engineering Company is currently registered by the State of Texas to provide engineering services and the company is operated by Harold Parker, a Professional Engineer specializing in Structural Engineering. Parker has been licensed in Texas since 1971 and was employed in the "oil patch" for many years by some of the leading manufacturers of oil field masts and derricks.

Derrick Engineering Company utilizes the most advanced finite element computer analysis program technology available. Our extensive knowledge and experience are combined to analyze the structures on land rigs, offshore barges, platforms, semi-submersible and drill ship applications to produce the optimum designs for your special applications.

Derrick Engineering Company offers you a wealth of knowledge and experience with the full range of structural engineering services to assist: equipment manufacturers with the development of new products; drilling and servicing contractors with equipment modifications to increase the hook load, casing and setback capacities of older rigs and to accomodate top drive units; insurance adjusters, attorneys and insurance companies to determine the cause of accidents and structural failures; and oil operators with the verification of API specifications and wind and hookload ratings for older rigs.

Please call Harold Parker in Houston, Texas at 713-464-9044 for additional information.