Mandarin Translator

Requisition : 101789

Job Category: Project Management

Location: Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional?

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Translator / Interpreter is responsible for providing high-quality translation and interpretation services to support technical, commercial, and business activities across the Hatch × Ma'aden Partnership. The role ensures accurate communication between English and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, enabling collaboration across engineering, project delivery, operations, procurement, and leadership teams.

The successful candidate will possess strong language skills, technical understanding of the mining and metals industry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Translate technical documents, engineering reports, specifications, procedures, correspondence, presentations, and project documentation between English and Mandarin.
• Review translated materials to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and appropriate industry terminology.
• Maintain translation records, terminology databases, and reference materials to support consistency across projects.
• Assist in the preparation and localization of business communications, training materials, and stakeholder engagement documents.

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, workshops, presentations, negotiations, and site visits.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, management, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support cross-cultural communication and help ensure effective understanding between parties.

• Assist project teams by translating technical information and conducting basic research when required.
• Support the coordination of communications between international and local stakeholders.
• Prepare summaries and translated meeting notes to support project decision-making.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive commercial, operational, and project information.

• Work closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and operational teams to support business objectives.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of translation standards, templates, and processes.
• Stay informed of industry-specific terminology, technical developments, and best practices within the mining and metals sector.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Professional-level written translation and oral interpretation skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience providing translation and interpretation services in a corporate, engineering, industrial, or project environment.
• Demonstrated experience translating and interpreting engineering, technical, and project delivery documentation, with strong knowledge of engineering terminology and industry-specific language.
• Proven ability to support engineering, construction, mining, metals, or industrial projects where accurate interpretation of technical terminology is critical.
• Experience with in the mining, metals, engineering, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, engineering reports, drawings, procedures, and project documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication,…