Markus Wächter

Head of Engineering @ PSC | Focus on the big picture and the details that matter

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Power Service Consulting GmbH (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Engineering
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Systems and Process Engineering Manager
      Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 · 10 mos

      Shaping a team of engineers to become proven experts for the energy transition and the next chapter of power generation by personal empowerment and leading with example. Development of strategies, products and processes for the successful conversion of fossil fuel-fired power plants into environmentally friendly and/or hydrogen-capable generation assets. Helping customers overcome their challenges and setting the right path for the future of their equipment.

    • Technical Lead / Team Lead Auxiliary Systems and Piping
      Aug 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Tackling the challenges of the future of our electricity supply by combining the proven with the yet to be developed technologies. Working specifically towards an environmentally healthy power generation and driving the hydrogen capabilities of existing power plants as well as micro gas turbines and research facilities.

  • Lead Engineer GT Accessories at GE Power AG
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Engineer Gas Turbine Accessories at GE Power
    Nov 2015 - Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Accessories Engineering: Design, selection and definition of gas turbine accessories (e.g. Pumps, Valves, Gears, etc.). Development of repair standards and repair recommendations. Development of special tools for repair and overhaul solutions. Plant Assessment: Condition assessment of gas turbine accessories. Preparation of assessment reports and customer recommendations. Technical Project Management for upgrade and conversion projects (e.g. fuel system conversions, water injection upgrades, purge credit upgrades, flexibility packages).

  • Engineer Gas Turbine Systems at Alstom Power
    Oct 2013 - Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - fuel system conversions -.development of gas turbine upgrade packages - international service projects on gas turbine auxiliaries - calculation, selection and maintenance of fuel control and stop valves