MES Specialist - Aspen (Manager)

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Role Overview

MES Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, support, and optimize Aspen MES solutions across refinery operations.
• Collaborate with business users to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure integration between Aspen applications, third-party systems, and plant automation platforms.
• Drive performance improvements, troubleshoot application issues, and coordinate with vendors where necessary.
• Support digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives within refinery operations.
• Prepare technical documentation, workflows, and training material for users and support teams.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in the following AspenTech and related tools:

• Planning & Scheduling:

  Aspen PIMS, Aspen Petroleum Scheduler, Aspen APS

• Simulation & Optimization:

  Aspen HYSYS, Aspen DMC 3, Aspen Pro MV, Aspen Advisor, Aspen AURA

• Information & Data Management:

  Aspen IP21(Refinery), Aspen Process Explorer, Aspen Mobile Data, Matrikon OPC, Aspen CIM IO

• Specialized Applications:

  KBC Simsuite, Honeywell SAND Pro, Aspen ATOMS, Aspen Capital-Cost Estimator (ACCE), Meridium, Star LIMS

• Licensing & Administration:

  Aspen Licensing

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of refinery business processes and value chain.
• Hands-on experience with

  integration of MES with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems

  .
• Knowledge of

  data quality management and historian platforms

  .
• Familiarity with

  advanced analytics, reporting, and visualization tools

  .
• Experience in

  documentation, compliance, and audit support

  for refinery IT/OT systems.

Soft Skills

• Excellent

  client communication

  and stakeholder management.
• Strong

  problem-solving

  and analytical mindset.
• Ability to

  lead discussions with refinery operations teams

  and IT/OT counterparts.
• Willingness to work in a

  fast-paced refinery environment

  .
• Team player with mentoring skills for junior engineers.
• Speaking Gujarati is add on preference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or related).
• Minimum 8 years of overall experience, including

  6+ years in Aspen MES applications

  .
• Previous refinery or process industry exposure preferred.