Translator

CARE; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and oil & gas industry is seeking an experienced Chinese-English-Arabic Translator in Jeddah. The successful candidate will support large-scale projects, ensuring effective communication across languages and technical documentation. Ideal applicants will possess strong bilingual skills and relevant industry experience, contributing to project success by maintaining translation accuracy and supporting various departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in translation roles.
• Fluency in spoken and written Chinese, English, and Arabic.
• Strong knowledge of technical terminology related to construction and oilfield operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate oral interpretation between Chinese, English, and Arabic.
• Translate project documentation and contracts between the three languages.
• Assist with daily communication needs for expatriate teams.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Translation accuracy

Technical terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Translation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title:

Chinese-English-Arabic Translator (Construction/Oil & Gas Industry)

Location:

Saudi Arabia - Jeddah

Job Description:

We are currently hiring an experienced Chinese-English-Arabic Translator to support large-scale construction and oil & gas projects in the Saudi Arabi. The ideal candidate must have strong bilingual skills, solid project experience, and familiarity with construction or oilfield environments.

Skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate oral interpretation between Chinese, English and Arabic during project meetings, site work, and technical discussions.
• Translate project documentation, technical drawings, contracts, and reports between Chinese, English and Arabic.
• Assist expatriate teams and local Chinese-speaking personnel with daily communication needs.
• Ensure translation accuracy, preserving technical terminology and project-specific language.
• Support document control teams by translating project correspondence and administrative documents.
• Work closely with construction management, engineering, HSE, and procurement departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in translation roles, preferably on construction or oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of technical terminology related to construction, civil engineering, mechanical works, and oilfield operations.
• Fluent in spoken and written Chinese, English and Arabic.
• Previous working experience in the Middle East is highly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in remote project locations if needed.