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Powering What's Next: A Virtual Career Event with Mitsubishi Power

The future of energy is being built today, and the people behind it matter. At Mitsubishi Power, our teams are designing, manufacturing, servicing, and supporting the technologies that help deliver reliable, flexible, and sustainable power around the world. Join Mitsubishi Power and PowerToFly on Wednesday, July 22,…

Hosted by Mitsubishi Power In partnership with PowerToFly
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET Virtual Invite-only

About this event

The future of energy is being built today, and the people behind it matter. At Mitsubishi Power, our teams are designing, manufacturing, servicing, and supporting the technologies that help deliver reliable, flexible, and sustainable power around the world.

Join Mitsubishi Power and PowerToFly on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:30–7:00 PM ET for an invite-only virtual career event for U.S. based engineering and project professionals.

You will have the opportunity to participate in focused breakout sessions covering Engineering and Project Management, hear directly from team members, explore current career opportunities, and engage in live moderated Q&A with our leaders, recruiters, and hiring teams.

During this event, you'll hear directly from leaders and team members across New Generation Systems (NGS) and Power Generation Services (PGS), learn about Mitsubishi Power's business, culture, and growth opportunities, and gain insight into the teams, projects, and technologies helping power the future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about Mitsubishi Power, our technologies, and our impact on the energy industry
  • Hear directly from leaders and team members about their experiences and career journeys
  • Learn what life at Mitsubishi Power is like, including our culture, values, and growth opportunities
  • Participate in focused breakout sessions tailored to Engineering and Project professionals
  • Ask questions and engage directly with leaders, recruiters, and hiring managers during live moderated Q&A sessions
  • Learn about current hiring priorities and how to take the next step in the application process

Agenda (ET, Subject to change):

  • 5:30 - 5:35 PM: Kickoff with PowerToFly
  • 5:35 – 5:45 PM: Welcome address with Michael Glover, SVP New Generation Systems and Prasanth Thupili, SVP Power Generation Services
  • 5:45 – 6:30 PM: Panel discussion featuring leaders from Mitsubishi Power
    • Matthew Ellithorpe, VP Service Engineering
    • Chaya Springer, Director Project Management Office
    • Brian Subasavage, VP Project Management
    • Udo Zirn, VP NGS Engineering
  • 6:30 – 6:55 PM: Breakout rooms
  • 6:55 – 7:00 PM: Closing remarks

Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply interested in learning more about Mitsubishi Power, we invite you to join us and discover where your experience could help shape the future of energy.

Priority Roles: Engineering (Civil and Structural, Controls and Instrumentation, Electrical, General Engineering, Mechanical and Piping, Service and Field) and Project Categories (Field Operations, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling, Technical and Engineering, Controls and Instrumentation)

About Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.:

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power), headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is creating a future that works for people and the planet through innovative power generation technology and solutions. Our more than 3,500 employees focus on empowering customers in power generation and delivering innovative solutions across North, Central, and South America. Mitsubishi Power’s power generation solutions include gas, steam, and aero-derivative turbines; power trains and power islands; geothermal systems; environmental controls; and services. We also offer solutions that leverage AI-enabled autonomous operation of power plants.

Mitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MHI is one of the world’s leading heavy machinery manufacturers with engineering and manufacturing businesses spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, aerospace, and defense. For more information, visit the Mitsubishi Power Americas website and follow us on LinkedIn.


About PowerToFly:

PowerToFly is a women-run career platform connecting talent with companies that prioritize inclusion. With 2,000+ events hosted in partnership with leading brands like Meta, Salesforce, and Deloitte, PowerToFly helps professionals unlock new opportunities and thrive in workplaces built for everyone.


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All RSVP'd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or age. If you need assistance to fully participate, please contact hi@powertofly.com

Meet the speakers

Chaya Springer

Chaya Springer

Director of the Project Management Office at Mitsubishi Power

Chaya Springer is the Director of the Project Management Office at Mitsubishi Power, where she leads initiatives focused on operational excellence, project delivery, and continuous improvement across Service Operations. Starting as an intern 13 years ago, she now brings extensive experience in project management, process optimization, and organizational leadership. Outside of work, Chaya is an avid support of rescue animals - especially pitbulls - and enjoys spending time advocating and caring for rescue dogs. She is also a dedicated Formula 1 fan, drawn to the sport's precision, strategy, and high- performance culture.
Matt Ellithorpe

Matt Ellithorpe

Vice President of Service Engineering for Mitsubishi Power Americas

Matthew Ellithorpe is Vice President of Service Engineering for Mitsubishi Power Americas, leading more than 150 engineers and technical specialists supporting a fleet of over 140 advanced-class gas turbines and 400 steam turbines. He is responsible for the strategy and execution of Service Engineering, Monitoring & Diagnostics, and Controls Engineering, while driving initiatives in reliability improvement, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

With more than 20 years of experience in the power generation industry, Matthew has held engineering and leadership roles spanning product design, fleet reliability, outage recovery, asset management, and technology development at OEMs, and utility generation organizations. His expertise includes gas and steam turbine technology, flexible operation solutions, hydrogen and fuel-flexibility upgrades, remote monitoring, and major equipment repair and modernization projects.

Matthew holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Union College in Schenectady, NY.

Michael Glover

Michael Glover

Senior Vice President of New Generation Systems of Mitsubishi Power Americas

Michael Glover is the Senior Vice President of New Generation Systems (NGS) business unit of Mitsubishi Power Americas. Position scope includes all Engineering, Project Management, Project Execution, Product Line Management, and Hydrogen Production representing over 700 team members focused on GTCC applications and opportunities.

Prior to his current role, Michael led the Power Generation Service (PGS) Engineering department with responsibility for total plant support to include new product development, root cause & corrective action, monitoring and diagnostics for preventative action, service & outage support, performance for upgrade analysis, design and applications, master data management and any other internal or external customer requests.

About the company

Mitsubishi Power

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) is creating a future that works for people and the planet through innovative power generation technology and solutions. Our more than 3,500 employees focus on empowering customers in power generation and delivering innovative solutions across North, Central, and South America. Mitsubishi Power’s power generation solutions include gas, steam, and aero-derivative turbines; power trains and power islands; geothermal systems; environmental controls; and services. We also offer solutions that leverage AI-enabled autonomous operation of power plants.

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Core Values
  • Safety: "Go anzen ni." We have an uncompromising commitment to ourselves and to our customers to send everyone home safe at the end of each day.
  • Family: We offer feedback and listen with empathy, understanding, humility, and compassion to help create a positive work-life balance and support personal and professional growth.
  • Innovative: We develop new technologies, ideas, business models, and ways of thinking in a culture that sees failure only as an opportunity to learn and grow.
  • Courageous: It is our duty to stay constantly curious, push boundaries, and strive to exceed expectations while respectfully challenging the status quo.
  • Inclusive: We know diverse teams are smarter, more innovative, and more productive. We welcome differences and respect, empower, and learn from each other.
  • Accountable: Our team and customers trust us to provide them with a best-in-class experience through commitment and follow-through.

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Shaping a Fulfilling Career

Our Employee Resource Groups help foster an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to meaningful change. We energetically support these groups, which encourage employee leadership promote learning and development, make for a better place to work, and enhance community engagement. These groups include:

  • Harmony Resource Group
  • Women’s Resource Group
  • Digivation Resource Group
  • Volunteer Resource Group
  • Balanced Being Resource Group
  • Veterans Resource Group

Powered By the Heart Group (heart walk)

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Company matched traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Adoption assistance
  • Personal investment advisors
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life, dependent life, and AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursemen
  • Training, mentorship, and continuing education

For more information, visit the Mitsubishi Power Americas website and follow us on LinkedIn.

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