Translator

• Proofreads and performs difficult and/or complex writing and editorial functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, rewriting, revising, writing, proofreading, and production planning.

• Ensures compliance of all assigned documents with their required presentation, correct use of paragraph headings and numbering, referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and applicable bibliographic styles.

• Ensures consistency in application of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and handling of boilerplate materials.

• Compiles and verifies tables of content, lists of figures and tables, references, and printer’s dummy.

• Marks copy to provide word processors and graphic designers with clear, legible instructions relating to spacing, indentation, and changes or corrections.

• Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and verification of acronyms, terms, etc.

• Recasts or writes new portions of text subject to the review and approval of the requestor.

• Ensures, when applicable, that text references are consistent and comply with client requirements.

• Coordinates both the scheduling and production of deliverables by working with lead technical writers/editors, authors/requestors, and required technical publications resources.

• May also interface with various personnel assigned to a specific project or client effort as required.

• Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the printer’s dummy.

• Serves as part of a functional team and can work independently to complete assignments according to scheduled deadlines. 

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation or engineering (related discipline)

• Must be an Arabic speaker

• Able to translate from Arabic to English and vice versa

• 5 years minimum of related work experience, including at least 3 years experience proofreading and editing all facets of technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print ready.

• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, research, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.

• Experience in construction field is a must