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English to Portuguese: Role Profile Description General field: Bus/Financial Detailed field: Human Resources
Source text - English ROLE TITLE: Senior Principal Engineer
DATE: April 2011
DISCIPLINE: Engineering
INDICATIVE JOB BAND: Band 4
SUB-DISCIPLINE: Civil & Water
MANAGER/INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR: Manager
ENTITY: Business Unit Centre
ROLE SUMMARY (purpose)
Completion guideline: This should not exceed 1-2 sentences and should focus on the primary purpose of the role. Provides civil and water engineering input and monitors operational excellence. Acts as a leader in area of technical expertise or provides technical advice to a large, complex business unit.
KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Completion guideline: This section should not exceed 5-6 key accountabilities. The points should focus on the high-level responsibilities rather than the day to day activities of the role
Provides visible felt leadership in safety, sustainable development and XXXXXXXX values.
Acts as an expert in area of technical specialism (civil and water engineering) and provides guidance and leadership to a large, complex, business unit on technical issues as required.
Advises external contractors on design and operations.
Conducts peer review audits at operations to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Collaborates with stakeholders to provide technical support and input for operations and projects.
Establishes cause of failure on operations and provides recommendations to address issues.
Scopes and reviews tender, environmental and legal documents by providing technical input.
BEHAVIOURS
Completion guidance: These are taken from XXXXXXXX’s People Development Way
The People Development Way and Behavioural
Framework – Level 3
A1 - Broad scanning: Seeking and using the broadest internal and external view, beyond current issues and constraints.
Proactively considers and researches the broader industry.
A2 - Setting direction: Setting clear direction and priorities and gaining support of others.
Translates the Group strategy into medium term plans.
A3 - Leading change: Alerting and engaging people in the need for specific transformational changes in the way things are done in XXXXXXXX.
Translates change vision into medium term plans.
B1 - Inspiring others: Energising, developing and enabling colleagues to succeed.
Energises people to go beyond expectations.
B2 - Collaboration: Building relationships and fostering cross boundary collaboration.
Delivers increased value through broad collaboration
B3 - Impact and Influence: Deepening self-awareness and applying influencing techniques that gain commitment and support.
Combines logic and personal strengths to gain commitment and support.
C1 - Decision making: Evaluating information to make sound decisions to manage risk and to drive safe, reliable and sustainable operations and protect the licence to operate.
Defines the issue seeking advice from others, before deciding.
C2 - Driving performance: Driving plan delivery, holding people and self to account
Creates and leads a high-performance culture
C3 - Business acumen: Applying rigorous commercial and business thinking to decision making in order to generate value.
Understands impact of potential changes in policies, competition, technology, etc.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Completion guidance: Some discipline groups have developed their own technical competency requirements and can be added here.
To be added by discipline group.
Translation - Portuguese TÍTULO DO CARGO: Engenheiro Principal Sênior
DATA: abril de 2011
DISCIPLINA: Engenharia
BANDA INDICATIVA DE FUNÇÃO: Banda 4
SUBDISCIPLINA: Civil e Saneamento
GERENTE/COLABORADOR INDIVIDUAL: Gerente
ENTIDADE: Unidade Central de Negócios
RESUMO DO CARGO (objetivos)
Orientação de preenchimento: Não deve exceder uma ou duas frases e deve focar no objetivo principal do cargo. Fornecer dados para a engenharia civil e de saneamento e monitorar a qualidade operacional. Atuar como líder na área de perícia técnica ou fornecer assessoria técnica para uma unidade de negócios grande e complexa.
RESULTADOS E RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPAIS DO TRABALHO
Orientação de preenchimento: Esta seção não deve exceder cinco ou seis responsabilidades principais. Os tópicos devem focar mais nas responsabilidades importantes do cargo do que nas atividades diárias.
Proporciona Liderança Forte e Visível (VFL) na segurança, no desenvolvimento sustentável e dentro dos valores da XXXXXXXX.
Atua como perito na área de especialidade técnica (de engenharia civil e de saneamento), e fornece orientação e liderança para uma ampla e complexa unidade de negócios, em assuntos técnicos, conforme exigido.
Aconselha terceiros em projetos e operações.
Realiza auditorias de revisão nas operações em pares, assegurando conformidade com normas e especificações.
Colabora com as partes interessadas oferecendo apoio técnico e de dados para operações e projetos.
Identifica causas de falhas nas operações e fornece recomendações para a solução dos problemas.
Estrutura e avalia propostas, nas áreas legal e de meio ambiente, fornecendo dados técnicos.
COMPORTAMENTOS
Orientação de Preenchimento: Retiradas do Programa de Desenvolvimento de Pessoas da XXXXXXXX.
Estrutura - Nível 3
A1 – Abordagem ampla: Busca e utiliza as mais amplas visões interna e externa, além das questões atuais e restritivas.
Atua e pesquisa proativamente de forma ampla o ramo industrial.
A2 – Definição de direções: Define claramente a direção e as prioridades, obtém o suporte de terceiros.
Traduz a estratégia do Grupo em planos de médio prazo.
A3 – Lidera mudanças: sensibiliza e engaja pessoas quanto à necessidade de mudanças específicas no estilo de atuação XXXXXXXX.
Traduz a mudança de visão em planos de médio prazo.
B1 – Inspira colegas: Estimula, desenvolve e permite que seus colegas tenham sucesso.
Estimula pessoas a irem além das expectativas.
B2 – Colaboração: Constrói relacionamentos e promove uma colaboração que vai além dos limites estabelecidos.
Oferece maior valor através com ampla colaboração.
B3 – Impacto e Influência: Aprofunda a autoconsciência e aplica técnicas que influenciam a obtenção do compromisso e do suporte.
Combina a lógica e a força pessoais para obter comprometimento e apoio.
C1 – Tomada de Decisões: Avalia informações para a tomada de decisão com o objetivo de gerenciar riscos e conduzir operações de modo seguro, confiável e sustentável, bem como proteger a licença para operar.
Define assuntos buscando conselhos de outros colegas, antes da tomada de decisão.
C2 – Desempenho guiado: entrega planejamentos, mantendo a si mesmo e a aos colegas focados nas responsabilidades. Cria e conduz cultura de alto desempenho
C3 – Perspicácia comercial: aplicação comercial rigorosa e negociação pensada na tomada de decisão para gerar valor.
Compreende o impacto de mudanças potenciais nas políticas, na concorrência, na tecnologia, etc.
COMPETÊNCIAS TÉCNICAS
Orientação de Preenchimento: Alguns grupos de disciplinas têm desenvolvido seus próprios requisitos de competência técnica e podem ser adicionados aqui.
Qualified Brazilian professional translator from the Central-West region of Brazil. With over 16 years of experience in translation he has the knowledge and experience to ensure exceptional service in the following specialisations.
Key qualifications:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Brazilian Portuguese – English Translations • Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
• Degree in Tourism
• Hands-on Experience in mining and geology – over 16 years of technical translations
......................................................................................................................................Mining Translations
Including but not limited to: HR, safety management, mechanical engineering, project management and planning
Geology Translations
Including but not limited to: exploration, community affairs, feasibility studies, drilling equipment, reforestation and mine management manuals
IT & Apps Translations
Website content, manuals for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, home gadgets, terms & conditions and agreements
Travel & Tourism Translations
Hotel and destination descriptions, guides, menus and website content
Interpreting
Simultaneous or consecutive interpreting, provided in person, over the phone or via Skype
I’m a passionate and extremely dedicated language professional. To date,I have collaborated with international clients in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Brazil on projects within my specialist fields, from mining and geology to IT and apps.
......................................................................................................................................as your translator:
- Over 14 years of experience in mining and geology and technical translations – I understand and use the correct terminology for your field
- On-site experience – I have worked with mining executives and know their business environment and requirements
- Timely delivery – by choosing my services you never have to worry about missing a deadline
- Pleasant customer service – you will be kept informed at every step of the project
- Continuous professional development – I keep my knowledge up-to-date by attending the latest courses and adhering to industry standards
...as your interpreter:
- Hands-on experience in the field –I have interpreted for the mining industry for over 14 years, covering presentations, meetings, teleconferences and more
- Ability to think quickly and effectively – I will convey your ideas quickly yet precisely
- Ability to remain calm under pressure – I will support you during your presentation or conversation and ensure that you are understood
- Experienced in interpreting for Global Investigation teams in the areas of marketing, replenishing, supply chain, machinery, price marking of goods and employee interviews.
......................................................................................................................................Choose your service…
Translation – Technical and marketing translations between English and Brazilian Portuguese. Proofreading, editing and DTP also available
Interpreting – Simultaneous or consecutive interpreting for your presentation, conference, teleconference, meeting or employee interviews
English Teaching – One-to-one business English classes either in person or online
......................................................................................................................................My translation process - How it works:
Step 1 – Quotation
Get in touch and receive a free non-obligation quote within 24 hours
Step 2 – Agreement/NDA
After the quote is approved, you will receive confirmation of the project and delivery date, and any necessary NDA documents will be signed.
Step 3 – Files/terminology/TM preparation
I will prepare my CAT tool files for your project and perform any necessary terminology research.
Step 4 – Translation and client progress reports (if required)
This is when the actual translation is performed. I will keep you informed about every step of the project, if needed.
Step 5 – Proofreading by another native speaker
All translations are proofread by a qualified native speaker of the target language to ensure the highest quality standards.
Step 6 – Quality assurance
I will go through the document again before delivery.
Step 7 – Approval and sign-off
We will conclude the project, subject to your final approval.
......................................................................................................................................Workflow:
Here are some sample output figures:
Translation - single translator
• 18,000 words per week
• 3,000 words per day
Translation -team of 2 translators
• 36,000 words per week
• 6,000 words per day
Proofreading - single proofreader
• 24,000 words per week.
• 4,000 words per day.
Proofreading -team of 2 proofreaders
• 48,000 words per week
• 8,000 words per day
QA – quality assurance
Proofreading - single proofreader
• 30,000 words per week
• 5,000 words per day
Proofreading -team of 2 proofreaders
• 60,000 words per week
• 10,000 words per day
......................................................................................................................................Three main areas:
Mining & Geology - job descriptions, policy procedure manuals, headcount reports, band 4 psychometric process overviews, recruitment assessments, candidate briefing, strategic plans, CSR, community affairs, OPR
IT & Apps - ManBriefPack master, business blueprint REM software - remuneration review blueprint apps
Travel & Tourism – marketing materials, website content, brochures, leaflets, hotel and destination descriptions
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