Nov 18 (Reuters) - U.S. oilfield services firm Liberty

Energy said on Monday it plans to appoint Ron Gusek as

its CEO if current Chief Executive Chris Wright is confirmed as

the U.S. Secretary of Energy.

President-elect Donald Trump named Wright, who founded

Liberty in 2011, as his pick to lead the energy department on

Saturday.

Wright's appointment is subject to confirmation by the

U.S. Senate, which the Republicans will control by narrow

margins next year.

The company said Wright, an advocate for fossil fuel

usage, would continue in his current positions as CEO and chair

until the confirmation from the Senate occurs.

Denver-based Liberty's board also intends to appoint

William Kimble as its non-executive chair, the company said.

Shares of the company were up 6.8% in premarket trading.