Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Technical Translator on a permanent basis based in Sharjah, UAE.

What we do

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.

Equal Opportunities

We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Provide conversation and written language translation services between English and the target

language in accordance to the protocol and instructions regarding nature and accuracy of translation.

B. Receive as input technical documents from various disciplines. Read and rewrite documents in

specified language following established rules pertaining factors like word meanings, sentence

structuring, grammar, punctuation and mechanics.

C. Render oral translations of the material at time of being spoken. Express either approximate or exact

translations depending on the nature of the occasion. Serve as an interpreter at seminars, meeting

and teleconferences and provide consecutive translation between the languages.

D. Handle translation of the specification sheets and ensure consistent application of glossary for

software localization and document translation.

E. Provide staff and subcontractors with corrections or suggestions for changes in document.

F. Regularly consult colleagues, specialized dictionaries, glossaries for keeping up-to-date on relevant

issues pertaining to the type of work.

G. Transfer the documents for clients review and signatory approvals.

H. Perform general administration duties such as sorting and distribution of incoming documents for

translations.

I. Keep abreast with development in both the source and the target languages updating the specific

terminologies, phrases, special expressions, lexicon and acronyms in order to expand vocabulary

and enhance skills.

J. Professionally translate all documents in adherence with the guidelines

K. Perform other miscellaneous job related duties

Core Competencies

\xef\x82\xb7 Technical writing skills

\xef\x82\xb7 Excellent Public speaking skills

\xef\x82\xb7 Flair for creative writing

\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to work in a team

\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to Meet Schedules and deadlines

\xef\x82\xb7 Listening skills

Character Competencies

\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to work cross cultural environments

\xef\x82\xb7 Willing to work long hours

\xef\x82\xb7 Self motivated

\xef\x82\xb7 Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential documents

\xef\x82\xb7 Being attentive

\xef\x82\xb7 Competent communication skills

Functional Competencies

\xef\x82\xb7 Excellent typing skills in Russian and English

\xef\x82\xb7 Exposure to Oil & Gas or EPC environments.

\xef\x82\xb7 Foreign language translation skills and fluency in the relevant foreign language.

\xef\x82\xb7 Proficient in MS Office processing packages and familiarity with Microstation program

Minimum Requirement

Bachelors Degree in Languages or professional qualification from School of translation with 3-5 years of relevant experience in translation.

Additional Information

Petrofac