Technical Translator
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About the Role
Egis Group seeks a Senior Technical Translator to provide oral and written translation between English and Arabic for technical documents, manuals, and correspondence. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in English or similar, 5+ years of technical translation experience, and fluency in both languages.
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Responsibilities
- Perform translation of written text from Arabic into English and vice versa in various business settings
- Translate accurately and concisely documents and other materials, preserving intent and tone
- Edit, standardize, proofread, revise and finalize translated material prepared by others
- Organize translated material according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Research legal, technical and scientific phraseology pertinent to assigned projects
- Consult with experts in specialist areas; retain and develop specialist knowledge
- Create writing instructions, reference and maintenance manuals for the translation service team
- Contribute to creating and enriching an in house terminology database
- Maintain confidentiality of company documents and correspondences
- Contribute to developing and coaching other translators
- Prepare translation reports and documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English Language or similar
- Minimum 5 years experience in technical translation (preferably railways/transportation)
- Excellent background in technical translation and technical writing, especially legal and engineering settings
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in both Arabic and English
- Knowledge of structure and content of English and Arabic languages
- Ability to multi task and prioritize
- Ability to work to tight timelines
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills, providing guidance and direction
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Company Description
- Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide, head office in Paris.
- Egis offers end to end capability across design to operation lifecycle: advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations.
Job Description
- Provide oral and written translation and interpretation of correspondences, forms, articles, technical manuals and other materials from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Perform related clerical duties and provide direction and guidance to the Translator.
- The Senior Translator serves as a lead, training and providing work direction to assigned personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform translation of written text from Arabic into English and vice versa in various business settings.
- Translate accurately and concisely documents and other materials, preserving intent and tone.
- Edit, standardize, proofread, revise and finalize translated material prepared by other employees and contractors.
- Organize translated material according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Research legal, technical and scientific phraseology pertinent to assigned projects.
- Consult with experts in specialist areas; retain and develop specialist knowledge on specialist areas of translation.
- Create writing instructions, reference and maintenance manuals for the translation service team.
- Contribute to creating and enriching an in house terminology database.
- Maintain confidentiality of company documents and correspondences.
- Contribute to developing and coaching other translators in a less senior role.
- Prepare translation reports and documentation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
General
- Incorporate zero harm into staff yearly performance reviews.
- Commitment to Zero Harm Ethos by leading by example and taking personal responsibility for health and safety.
- Support QR Environmental program in reducing carbon footprint.
- Managers need to be familiar with relevant laws, regulations and standards.
- Proactive identification of potential hazards/environmental aspects and implementing effective control measures.
- Liaise with HSE professionals from QSHESE Department on complex issues.
- Comply with Qatar Rail’s Company Management System requirements.
- Attendance of any QSHESE Induction, training, briefing, or meeting as required.
- Report all incidents and/or near misses, and/or unsafe acts or conditions.
- Ensure visitors are aware of Qatar Rail premise’s emergency response plans.
- Act ethically and within Qatar Rail’s Code of Conduct.
- Undertake additional tasks as required based emerging business needs.
Accountabilities
- The holder is responsible for the quality of the final translation; ensure it is free of mistakes, the original text is conveyed correctly, and the translation is submitted on time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language or a similar degree.
- Minimum 5 year experience in technical translation (preferably related to railways and transportation).
Skills
- Excellent background in technical translation and technical writing, especially in legal and engineering settings.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Language skills.
- Must be fluent in both Arabic and English languages.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Arabic languages including meaning, spelling, rules of composition, grammar, and history.
- Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the reader/audience.
Soft Competencies
- Ability to multi task and prioritize.
- Ability to work to tight timelines.
- Information Gathering and Researching.
- Attention to details.
- Time management skills.
- Leadership skills, providing guidance and direction.
- Organization skills.
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