About Us:
HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km2. The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.
At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Position Summary
The Translator is responsible for providing accurate written translation and verbal interpretation between English and Arabic to support HKN Syria’s business and field operations. The role facilitates effective communication between local and international teams, translates documents, provides interpretation during meetings, and prepares accurate meeting minutes while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism.
· Translate documents, correspondence, reports, procedures, presentations, and other business materials between English and Arabic
· Provide accurate verbal interpretation during meetings, interviews, training sessions, operational briefings, and site visits.
· Attend meetings and take accurate minutes, recording key discussions, decisions, action items, responsible people, and deadlines.
· Prepare, translate, and circulate meeting minutes within agreed timelines.
· Support communication between management, employees, contractors, and external stakeholders across the three required languages.
· Translate operational, technical, HR, administrative, and health, safety, and environmental documents as required.
· Review and proofread translated materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and preservation of the original meaning.
· Coordinate with relevant departments to clarify technical terminology, ambiguous wording, and document requirements.
· Develop and maintain a glossary of
· Support international personnel during field activities and discussions with local teams and stakeholders.
· Maintain organized records of translated documents and meeting minutes, ensuring appropriate document control.
· Manage translation requests according to operational priorities and agreed deadlines.
· Demonstrate impartiality and professional judgment when interpreting discussions and communicating information.
· Comply with HKN policies, procedures, and site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Education and Qualifications Expected / Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Languages, English, or a related field.
· Recognized translation or interpretation certificate is preferred
· Experience supporting operational or field-based teams.
Experience Expected / Required:
· Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in translation or interpretation experience in the oil and gas, energy, engineering, or industrial sector.
· Demonstrated professional experience in written translation and verbal interpretation.
· Working proficiency in English and Arabic sufficient to prepare reports and correspond with international stakeholders
· Ability to translate documents and interpret discussions accurately between the three languages.
· Experience taking meeting minutes and preparing clear, accurate records of discussions and action items.
· Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
· Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.