Chinese Translator (Site Based - Habshan)

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Chinese Translator in Abu Dhabi to translate and manage various documents. This onsite role requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include proofreading, working with technical materials, and using CAT tools to ensure consistency. The candidate must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a global leader in engineering to contribute to diverse and meaningful projects.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in translation.
• Ability to translate technical, legal, or marketing materials.
• Familiarity with industry-specific terminology.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents and provide linguistic support for projects.
• Proofread and edit translations for accuracy.
• Manage multiple translation projects to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chinese Translator with a proven track record in a similar role coordinating on-site activities.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• To accurately and effectively translate documents and provide linguistic support for projects, while also managing translation workflows and ensuring quality and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include translating technical, legal, or marketing materials, proofreading and editing, maintaining terminology databases, collaborating with clients and team members, and adapting content to be culturally and contextually appropriate for the target audience.

• Convert written content from English to Chinese and vice versa, including various materials like legal documents, technical manuals, and marketing content
• Proofread and edit translations for spelling, grammar, and stylistic consistency. Ensure the final translation accurately conveys the meaning of the source text
• Research industry-specific terminology and concepts to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the translation
• Work with project managers, clients, and content creators to understand project requirements and clarify ambiguous content
• Keep track of deadlines and manage multiple translation projects simultaneously to ensure timely completion
• Use and maintain glossaries and translation memory to ensure consistent terminology and style across projects
• May provide real-time interpretation during meetings or conference calls, depending on the role
• Help bridge communication gaps by ensuring cultural nuances are properly understood and conveyed
• Utilize Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and other software to improve efficiency and manage projects

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Five years of relevant experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Give attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Chinese Translator to be based in Abu Dhabi on site in Habshan within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be fully based at site.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.