Dan Worl Email & Phone Number

Punta Gorda, Fl, Us

Florida, United States

Oversee 130 employees across operations, customer service, and engineering to strengthen reliability, improve plant and equipment efficiency, and source well-field rehabilitation. Manage five department budgets totaling $48M annually.● Implemented ARC flash safety program to identify current equipment and ensure compliance● Created pre- approval work program in CityWorks to ensure 100% completion of critical infrastructure protection, including training, operations and maintenance manuals, and energy management system issues ● Created leadership training standards for superintendents and foremen● Identified transportation equipment shortages, including dump trucks, pickups, and backhoe loaders; expanded purchasing nationwide; secured leases and buyout opportunities for 11 vehicles● Implemented standardized data reporting across water, wastewater, collection, distribution, and maintenance teams to create and track KPIs, simplify budgeting, and improve clarity for stakeholders● Oversee construction of 2 million gallons per day (MGD) water reclamation facility in progress● Collaborated with suppliers to perform acceptable standards or flag as non-compliant vendors ● Created well rehabilitation program to address failing wells and improve performance versus adding new wells

Albemarle, North Carolina, United States

Managed utilities, including electric, water, wastewater, meters, and customer service. Led change management and upgraded technology to handle growth. Fostered collaborative team environment between public works and utilities. ● Revitalized and modernized infrastructure to improve services; resolved taste and odor issue with water supplied to other communities by implementing procedures to ensure high quality and prevent future occurrences● Implemented purchasing policies, including standardized equipment, in collaboration with fleet department to streamline workflow and production efficiencies● Spearheaded transition to regional water supplier; led negotiations for five new contracts with counties/local districts ● Transitioned 16K+ electric and water meters to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) ● Introduced outage management system to inform community of emergencies and outages● Planned implementation of utility-wide GIS mapping using ESRI ArcPro● Launched $4.6M waste water treatment plant upgrade of aeration tanks, blowers, and electrical systems in partnership with water engineering firm ● Conducted engineering study to double capacity of water plant and increase wholesale water capacity to 15 MGD ● Outsourced utility bill mailings, resulting in ~$50K annual cost savings and 700+ employee hours● Implemented material management work order system, CityWorks, to standardize ordering for improved finance, inventory, budgeting, and reporting capabilities

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed key accounts and budget of $50M, performed energy audits, communicated with Board of Works, Council, Engineering, HR, and Sustainability teams. Oversaw facility construction of vertical loop reactor for wastewater and 19 MGD. ● Created budgets across departments, including water, wastewater, storm, electric, and customer service● Transitioned to 10K AMI meters for electric system● Led project to implement improvement software, including Pubworks, Mobile 311, and support for NISC billing software● Created five-year action plan to strategize mid-term planning to increase efficiency, reliability, and sustainability● Co-drafted water/wastewater apprenticeship programs and salary incentives in partnership with department leaders● Developed staffing matrix, including attrition plans, qualifications, and career path salaries; transitioned electric linemen from 35-hour work week to 40, and increased salaries● Developed safety policies as Vice President of Safety Committee; reviewed all accidents in partnership with three-person accident investigation team

Carmel, In.

Managed energy efficiency and solar programs for 61 communities to build cost-effective solar projects. Developed plans and program goals, monitored performance against targets, investigated anomalies, and adjusted prescriptive rebates. ● Selected as one of nine statewide voting members of “Energize Indiana” energy savings program; served on three committees: Demand-Side Management, Third Party Administration, and Evaluation Measurement and Verification● Sourced new contractors and delivered 10 megawatts of solar projects ahead of schedule and 8.7% under budget in first year● Conducted due diligence for purchase of 21 solar properties, including location scouting, determining minimum city usage, and calculating safety factors and land requirements; partnered with local realtors, city employees and representatives, and farmers, attended state and local zoning, abatement, and community assemblies ● Managed 25 MW of new engineering, procurement, and construction solar projects for five consecutive years ● Audited 40+ water and wastewater utilities and numerous large industrial facilities; recommended cost-effective improvements for long-term savings, including variable frequency drives, capacitor banks, high-efficiency motors, lighting, and air control

Richmond, In

Managed $15M+ capital expense budget; reduced scrap by 13% by introducing quality standard for cleaning spray equipment; championed 87% sanding scrap elimination; increased power factor to 98.7% through installation of multiple capacitor banks.

Franklin, Oh

Built 38K sq. ft. facility; provided P&L oversight; hired, trained plant employees; reduced costs 10% below targets; improved order accuracy to 99.95%; increased warehouse sales output by 43% without increasing man-hours; secured $250K state-funded training with Ohio Workforce Development program; transitioned two warehouses from Los Angeles and Italy to Ohio.