Technical Translator
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About the Role
Egis is hiring a Senior Technical Translator to provide translation and interpretation services from English to Arabic and vice versa. The role involves translating technical documents, editing, proofreading, and leading less senior translators.
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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 from English into Arabic and vice versa, with attention to fact and nuance.
- Edit, standardize, proofread, revise and finalize translated material prepared by other employees and contractors.
- Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Research legal, technical and scientific phraseology pertinent to the 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 the company documents and correspondences.
- Contribute to developing and coaching other translators in a less senior role.
- Prepare translation reports and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language or a similar degree
- Minimum 5 year experience in technical translation (preferably related to railways and transportation)
- 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
- Must be fluent in both Arabic and English languages
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Arabic languages including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and history
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Job Description
- Provide oral and written translation and interpretation of correspondences, forms, articles, technical manuals and other instructional and technical materials from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- The Senior Translator classification 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 from English into Arabic and vice versa, with attention to fact and nuance, so that the intent and tone of the original meaning is preserved.
- Edit, standardize, proofread, revise and finalize translated material prepared by other employees and contractors.
- Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Research legal, technical and scientific phraseology pertinent to the 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 the 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, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language or a similar degree.
- Minimum 5 year experience in technical translation (preferably related to railways and transportation).
- 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 the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and history.
- Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the reader/audience.
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