Working in a resource-rich country like Colombia, ONG Traducciones has significant experience in providing translations and interpreting services for oil, gas and mining companies.

Most of the written translations we have done for this sector are contracts and legal papers required to apply for and legalize exploration and extraction concessions. Accurance is the most important part of our work on these documents. A misplaced comma in a financial figure or coordinates for a location can cause huge issues and generate unnecessary costs at a later date. This is why we research the project we are working on as much as possible, as well as learning about similar projects operated by the same company. We work closely with engineers to ensure that the technical language, which is of vital importance, is precise and context-appropriate.

Other services that we provide for the extractives sector include interpreting, both face-to-face and as part of Zoom calls. Because of safety regulations and requirements for oil, gas and mining projects, there is often a significant amount of training that local staff have to undertake in order to comply with national and international regulations. When a non-Spanish speaking trainer visits Colombia to deliver a training program, we provide fluid and precise interpreting services so that all participants can acquire essential knowledge while enjoying the sessions. Our energy, accuracy with technical terms and support to the trainer ensure that the program is an enriching experience for everyone involved. 

We also provide interpreting services for Zoom calls between local Colombian employees and international staff. These Zooms can involve all-staff meetings, performance reviews, online training and confidential sessions on human resources issues. We make sure that we are prepared for each session, are available 15 minutes beforehand to make sure that there are no technical issues with the Zoom platform and provide precise and fluid interpreting so that the meeting is both efficient and effective.

Because of the demand, costs and investments involved in this sector, written translations for extractive companies can often be high pressure, urgent and extensive. We are available 24/7 and are very happy to work weekends and/or evenings to meet a deadline.

Our willingness to work closely with clients, our interest in researching each company and their portfolio of projects and the knowledge we have gained working in a resource-rich country like Colombia have allowed us to become a valued  provider of translation and interpreting services to local and international oil, gas and mining companies.