Chinese Interpreter/Translator Power Station O&M Pro

Job Title: Chinese Interpreter/Translator – Power Station O&M Project

Location: Bugallon, Pangasinan, Philippines

About our client company SUMEC Group

SUMEC Group Corporation is a core member company of China National

Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH), a Fortune Global 500

enterprise. With diversified operations across international trade, clean energy,

manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain services, SUMEC has

established a strong global presence in over 160 countries and regions.

Leveraging its international business network and industrial resources,

SUMEC is committed to promoting sustainable development, technological

innovation, and global cooperation in the renewable energy sector.

【Job Responsibilities】

Oral Interpretation

Provide on-site interpretation for daily communication between Chinese management personnel and local staff, government officials, community representatives, and the owner. Cover scenarios such as work meetings, technical briefings, safety inductions, site inspections, and external liaison, ensuring accurate and smooth information exchange.

Written Translation

Undertake Chinese-English and English-Chinese translation of project documents, reports, correspondence, contracts, rules and regulations, operation manuals, HSE materials, government submission files, etc. Also perform translation between English and (Tagalog) as required, ensuring professional and unambiguous wording.

Meeting and Event Interpretation

Participate in project regular meetings, special topic meetings, external coordination meetings, training sessions, emergency drills, etc., providing consecutive or simultaneous interpretation as needed, and prepare bilingual meeting minutes.

Government and Community Liaison Support

Assist project management in communicating with local government, DOLE, etc., and handle community relations and owner visits, contributing to a positive external environment for the project.

Cross-Cultural Communication

Help the Chinese team understand local cultural customs, laws, regulations, and administrative procedures; assist in resolving misunderstandings or disputes caused by language and cultural differences to improve team efficiency.

Other Administrative Support

Complete other translation and administrative tasks assigned by management as needed.

【Qualification Requirements】

Education

College degree or above, preferably in Translation, Linguistics, English Education, Communications, or related fields.

Language Proficiency

Fluent spoken Chinese, with HSK Level 4 or above (or equivalent), and skilled in both oral and written Chinese-English interpretation/translation;

Proficient in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing, able to independently produce English reports and formal correspondence;

Tagalog) speaker, capable of accurate English-Tagalog and Tagalog-English translation.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of fulltime interpretation/translation experience; experience in power, energy, or infrastructure sectors is preferred;

Experience in liaising with government agencies (DOLE, DENR, DOE, LGUs, etc.), communities, or the owner is highly preferred.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent listening, memory, and expression skills, quick reaction, and ability to work under pressure;

Familiarity with Philippine administrative procedures, local regulations, and business etiquette;

Strong professional ethics and confidentiality awareness, with a high sense of responsibility and team spirit.

Others

Residing near the project site (Bugallon) is preferred; willingness to be stationed on-site and work flexible hours as required.