Mandarin–Indonesian Interpreter for Engineering Projects

Sailglobal; Jawa Timur; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sailglobal is seeking three skilled Mandarin Translator / Interpreter to facilitate communication between Chinese and Indonesian personnel on engineering and plant maintenance projects. You will provide on-site interpretation, translate technical documents, and support cross-cultural collaboration to ensure smooth project execution.

The role requires fluency in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, strong technical translation skills, and the ability to operate in a multicultural, project-focused

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• 2 years of experience in Mandarin translation or interpretation in engineering, energy, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with technical terminology related to power plants and mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Mandarin–Indonesian interpretation during project meetings, technical discussions, maintenance activities, repair work, and daily operations.
• Translate technical documents, engineering specifications, maintenance procedures, repair reports, meeting minutes, and other business documents accurately.
• Facilitate communication between Chinese and Indonesian personnel.
• Support coordination and communication during plant maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repair, and related engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain a glossary of technical terminology related to power generation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and plant maintenance.
• Assist with cross-cultural communication to ensure effective collaboration and minimize misunderstandings between project teams.
• Perform other translation and interpretation duties as required by the project.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Bahasa Indonesia

Technical translation

Interpreting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sailglobal is seeking three skilled Mandarin Translator / Interpreter to facilitate communication between Chinese and Indonesian personnel on engineering and plant maintenance projects. You will provide on-site interpretation, translate technical documents, and support cross-cultural collaboration to ensure smooth project execution.

The role requires fluency in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, strong technical translation skills, and the ability to operate in a multicultural, project-focused