Hirings, promotions, and other personnel matters in the nation’s biggest oil patch—or in companies who do business in the Permian Basin.
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Álvaro Grande
Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. made a key addition to its executive lineup March 24 with the appointment of Álvaro Grande, who joined the team in the United States as Head of Services. The appointment is part of the expansion of the service division to broaden maintenance support infrastructure for compressor operators. Grande brings over 20 years of compression industry experience in operations, sales, and engineering, with a track record in leadership roles across the Americas and Europe. Said Grande: “My main task is to take the maintenance business to the next level and build on the foundations that are currently in place. I am really looking forward to the move to Texas, which will bring me to the hub of compressor operations in the U.S. for Burckhardt Compression. With the growing market for liquified natural gas [LNG] and the need to support existing infrastructure in other gas applications, upgrades and revamps of compressors are essential projects that require technical expertise and fast delivery. We will continue to build our network of service centers to ensure all operators have access to our industry-leading maintenance services.”
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Mark Shaffer
BCCK, an engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field construction company, on March 5 named Mark Shaffer as Director of Business Development/Gas Processing. In this role, Shaffer oversees and executes strategic growth initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and securing new commercial opportunities and partnerships across BCCK’s gas processing portfolio. He will lead market analysis and oversee proposal and contract development to expand the company’s presence in key markets. Shaffer is based in Houston and brings business development experience within the oil and gas and energy sectors, most recently supporting pipeline and facilities engineering projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in petroleum and natural gas engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Kevin Blount, president, BCCK, said, “Mark’s combination of technical expertise and commercial experience makes him a strong addition to our team. His understanding of industry operations, paired with his ability to build strategic relationships, will help support BCCK’s continued growth in the gas processing market.”
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Melanie Hill
Louisiana-based Danos on March 5 announced leadership changes within its land production services division as the company continues expanding operations across key shale regions, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and the Rocky Mountains. Melanie Hill has been promoted from General Manager of Shale to Vice President of Danos Land Production Services. In her new role, Hill will focus on advancing Danos’ shale strategy, strengthening customer relationships and supporting continued growth across the company’s core land production markets, while continuing oversight of operations in major U.S. shale basins. Since joining Danos in 2020, Hill has played a key role in expanding and strengthening the company’s onshore operations. Reed Pere, president of Danos Operations Services, said, “Melanie has been instrumental in building strong teams and delivering results for our customers.” As part of the transition, Greg Short has been promoted from Operations Manager to General Manager of Danos Land Production Services.
Greg Short
Short has been with Danos for 14 years and brings extensive operational experience supporting onshore production operations. In his new role, he will help lead day-to-day operations while supporting the company’s continued focus on safety, operational performance, and customer service. In 2025, the company announced the acquisition of John Wood Group PLC’s U.S. onshore oil and gas labor supply operations, strengthening its footprint in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and other key shale plays while expanding the range of production and renewable energy services offered to customers.
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