• Houston, Texas
• Electrical Appliances
• USD 70K - 106K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00 - 17:00

Job Description

A leading air conditioning company in Waller, TX, is seeking a translator.

Qualification: 

• Study all relevant vocabulary and basic knowledge of HVAC industry, equipment and technologies
• Perform written translation of any documents in word, excel, power point and PDF inclusive of e-mail communications
• Provide accurate but comprehensive interpretation that allows listeners and speakers to gain maximum result from such communication
• Render messages from one language to another accurately, without omissions and additions, and maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
• Maintain professional demeanor in presentation and communication style
• Assist with creating and editing presentations and coordinating meetings
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors
• Operate with high level of integrity and proper handling and protection of sensitive and confidential information
• Know industry specific terminology, referencing glossaries and training materials
• Perform additional activities/projects as assigned

Nature and Scope:

• Takes direction of lead
• Uses knowledge to successfully act as translator for internal and external customers

Knowledge and Skills:

• Language proficiency in English and Japanese both verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Effective organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize tasks along with sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel and PDF and interpret in online meetings
• Must possess a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills to interact daily with internal and external employees as well as Senior leaders and Executive staff
• Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information
• Teamwork & Collaboration – works well with others in a positive environment and understands the power of “we”
• Customer Centric – displays a passion for customer satisfaction and is always ready to fuel our service engine
• High-quality Performance – meets and exceeds goals consistently
• Knowledge of audio and visual equipment a plus, or ability to learn quickly
• Flexibility – adapts to change with a problem-solving approach to meet customer requirements
• Ability to be flexible to changes in business needs, schedules and environments
• Strives for Progress – cultivates thirst for growth and learning and aims to improve
• Facilitates - Capable to take charge of meetings with the upmost respect for the team

Experience:

• 3+ consecutive years of experience working as a full-time simultaneous interpreter or 5 plus years’ experience as a freelance simultaneous interpreter of Japanese and English

Salary: 70K~106K BOE

Education:

• BS in Interpretation

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Occasional domestic/international business trip, luncheon/dinner attendance may be requested.
• Interpretation in the manufacturing facilities is required.

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