Mandarin Interpreter (320)

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mandarin interpreter to support a construction site team.

You will provide interpretation between English and Mandarin, perform administrative tasks, orientations, and trainings, and stand or walk for long periods on site during a 2-year project. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Mandarin, have strong writing and computer skills, excellent communication, and at least 5 years of professional translating experience.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Mandarin (Chinese).
• Minimum 5 years professional/technical translating.
• Excellent writing and computer skills.
• Great communication - written & verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter/administrative tasks on a construction site.
• Support employees requiring English to Mandarin interpretation.
• Walk/stand for long periods and move around the site.
• Assist with orientations and trainings.
• Willingness to complete administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Communication skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Interpreter/Translator experience

5+ years translating

Job description

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Will provide interpreter/administrative tasks associated to a Construction Site in support of all employees who require English to Mandarin interpretation.
• Walking or standing for multiple hours at a construction site/location.
• Administrative work in the office/orientations/trainings.
• 2-year-long project
• Will be on their feet a majority of the day on a construction site, moving about.
• High fluency in Mandarin.

Requirements:

• MUST be fluent in Mandarin (Chinese).
• Prefer local to the project but will do per diem.
• Ability to start this project ASAP.
• Must have excellent writing and computer skills.
• Great communication - written & verbally.
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Interpreter/Translator.
• Willingness to complete administrative tasks as required.
• Minimum 5 years professional/technical translating.
• Project up to 2 years.