Commercial and contracting O&M Expert

Solarpro is part of Renalfa Solarpro Group GmbH, a Vienna-based clean energy and e-mobility investment group with a focus on renewable energy generation assets.
As a multi-technology integrator, Solarpro specializes in developing and delivering hybrid projects that combine photovoltaic (PV), wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hydrogen solutions. With 17 years of experience and a team of more than 1,500 professionals, the company has designed, built, and integrated over 16 GW of solar capacity and more than 4 GWh of battery storage systems.
A recognized technology innovator, Solarpro leads in the design and digitalization of renewable energy projects, turning them into flexible and manageable assets that align with the dynamic energy market. The company’s expertise has been acknowledged internationally, winning the award for “Best EU Project under 100MW” for the first large-scale energy storage system in the region (55 MWh).
Driven by sustainability, Solarpro also invests in circular economy practices, advancing the recycling of PV modules and batteries to support the clean energy transition.

The Commercial & Contracting O&M Expert supports the commercial and contractual execution of Solarpro’s O&M activities for EPC-delivered renewable energy projects. The role focuses on contract administration, back-to-back alignment, claims support, and commercial performance tracking, ensuring that O&M obligations are executed in line with EPC commitments and contractual risk allocation.

This is a technical-commercial expert role, working closely with EPC, O&M, legal, and asset management teams.

Main responsibilities:

1. Commercial O&M Support:

• Support the process of bids preparation, calculation of the cost, coordinating all necessary tender documents and preparation of commercial proposal for O&M services;
• Support the commercial performance of O&M contracts for PV, BESS, and hybrid assets;
• Track O&M costs, KPIs, penalties, and incentives against contractual terms;
• Assist in budget control, forecasting, and performance reporting;
• Support lifecycle cost optimization and margin protection initiatives.

2. Contract Administration & Back-to-Back Alignment:

• Support the preparation of O&M contracts in collaboration with legal department;
• Take part in preparation of annexes, attending meetings with the customers, discussing the terms and conditions;
• Administer O&M, LTSA, and service contracts with subcontractors and OEMs;
• Ensure back-to-back alignment between client contracts and provided agreements;
• Monitor compliance with SLAs, availability guarantees, and response times;
• Support contract variations, amendments, and renewals;
• Maintain contract registers and documentation.

3. Claims, Warranties & Commercial Recovery:

• Support commercial claims related to underperformance, defects, and outages;
• Assist with warranty claims management (modules, inverters, BESS, transformers, SCADA);
• Translate technical issues into contractual entitlement and recovery actions;
• Support cost recovery from subcontractors and OEMs.

4. Operational Interface & Performance Tracking:

• Act as a commercial interface to technical O&M and site teams;
• Support availability and outage classification from a contractual perspective;
• Assist with EPC handover, PAC/FAC, and warranty period transitions;
• Support enforcement of contractual remedies where required.

5. Governance, Risk & Standardization:

• Support identification of commercial and contractual risks during O&M execution;
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and approval workflows;
• Support audits, lender reporting, and contractual compliance reviews;
• Contribute to the standardization of O&M commercial and contracting templates.

Your profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant;
• 3+ years of experience in EPC, O&M, or contract administration within renewables;
• Solid understanding of O&M contracts, EPC interfaces, and back-to-back structures;
• Familiarity with availability regimes, warranties, and LD mechanisms;
• Experience with utility-scale PV; BESS or hybrid projects are an advantage;
• Strong analytical, documentation, and coordination skills;
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

We offer:

• A role in an international company implementing modern technologies and innovative solutions;
• Work in a fast-growing sector with a key role in green energy;
• A motivated team;
• An attractive benefits package, including:

• Additional health insurance
• Food vouchers
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Team building, conferences, sports, and other events
• Company-paid training and courses
• Reimbursement of transport costs
• Reimbursement of child education costs
• Reimbursement of well-being expenses
• Employee referral bonus

Equal Opportunity

Solarpro gives equal employment opportunities to all candidates and staff. No one will be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected traits. Applies to all stages of hiring and employment.

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