MES Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for an MES Specialist to support and improve enterprise manufacturing execution systems in an on-site contract role based in Abu Dhabi. The position focuses on system reliability, enhancements, integrations, and technical support across multiple MES-related platforms and data environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out continuous support, maintenance, and functional improvements for MES applications.
• Work with Meridium (APM Framework) and related asset performance management processes.
• Handle hydrocarbon accounting, well back allocation, utility balance, and energy balance activities.
• Support predictive emissions monitoring, including Schneider Wonderware Historian dashboards and stack emissions predictive models.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Honeywell PHD, Uniformance, Excel Companion, and LIMS integrations.
• Administer MES system infrastructure and perform regular operational tasks.
• Assist with system upgrades and installation of service packs.
• Support data uploads, application integrations, and connectivity across systems.
• Manage application and service authorization settings.
• Implement data model improvements and ongoing updates.
• Configure applications, deliver custom enhancements, and resolve defects.
• Work on PHD data access through OPC clients and fix integration issues with other business systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience implementing enterprise MES solutions using Honeywell PHD, LIMS, Meridium, Schneider Wonderware, and Aspen systems.
• Strong exposure to MES product suites such as Honeywell PHD, LIMS, Meridium, Schneider Wonderware, Aspen IP21, HYSIS, and AORA.
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server and enterprise database environments.
• Experience in application administration and security management.
• Ability to develop applications with Microsoft ASP.NET, VB.NET, SSRS reporting, stored procedures, and SQL queries.
• Understanding of solution architecture, IIS web servers, Active Directory integration, application security, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience loading data from multiple source systems.
• Solid awareness of IT infrastructure and application security practices.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and external partners.
• Strong analytical ability to design user-friendly MES solutions at enterprise scale.
• Oil and gas domain knowledge is an advantage, especially MES implementation experience in that sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Additional Information

This role is on-site in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The engagement type is contract. No salary, stipend, benefits, or opening count was specified in the source.