R. Patrick Trimbath Jr

Profile

Professional Profile

Builder, founder, and practitioner with 30+ years of experience across semiconductor manufacturing, operations management, transportation logistics, and energy advisory. I founded Trimbath Energy Consultants to give businesses the same leverage on utility costs that large corporations take for granted — and I've spent 17 years proving the model. Now, as a retirement-era entrepreneur, I'm building AI-powered tools for the energy industry, developing my practice as an AI/ML practitioner, and applying the same discipline I brought to Intel cleanrooms and Pennsylvania highways to the next chapter of work I actually believe in.

Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Energy Advisory & Procurement

AI/ML Development & Application

Root Cause Analysis

Operations & Project Management

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Statistical Process Analysis

Team Leadership & Development

Financial Operations & Reporting

Business Administration

Experience

Professional Experience

Founder & Principal, Trimbath Energy Consultants LLC • Dunbar, PA

August 2026 – Present

Lead client advisory work for commercial and industrial energy accounts — competitive procurement, rate analysis, energy audits, LED lighting, and solar solutions.
Designing and building the Sentinel Energy Monitor — an AI-powered energy intelligence platform for commercial facilities — from hardware signal conditioning through ML-based anomaly detection and dashboard visualization.
Developing an applied AI/ML practice focused on practical tools for small and mid-size businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania; currently building agent-based workflows and automation systems using Python and modern LLM frameworks.
Authoring PowerPath Horizon, a Substack newsletter covering energy markets, PJM grid dynamics, policy, and technology for business decision-makers.

Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, PennDOT Engineering District 12 • Uniontown, PA

October 2022 – August 2026

Performed responsibilities of District 12 Labor & Contract Compliance Administrator and District Project Safety Officer.
Evaluated roadway contracts and advised contractors on compliance with labor standards under State and Federal requirements.
Reviewed and approved subcontractors, services, and Disadvantaged Business Entity requests under prime contractors.
Monitored Certified Payrolls for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act per Federal and State requirements.
Approved Federally mandated training program plans and submissions by contractors.
Advised and monitored contractor compliance with Equal Opportunity laws.
Conducted site visits to evaluate contractor compliance with safety standards and audited records at project completion.

Transportation Construction Inspector, PennDOT Engineering District 12 • Uniontown, PA

April 2022 – October 2022

Reviewed roadway plans and designs; evaluated contractor work for compliance with PennDOT specifications (Pub 408) and construction standards.
Measured work quantities, documented progress, and submitted pay item authorizations.
Planned, collected, and submitted concrete and asphalt samples for quality assurance testing.

Utility Relocation Specialist, PennDOT Engineering District 12 • Uniontown, PA

March 2019 – April 2022

Reviewed roadway plans to identify potential construction conflicts with utilities; coordinated with utilities, consultants, and designers to document solutions.
Reviewed Right of Way and Easement documentation to determine financial responsibilities for relocation work.
Documented financial agreements between PennDOT and utility companies concerning relocation costs.

Business Owner, Universal Transport Solutions • Chalk Hill, PA

February 2007 – March 2019

Managed transportation logistics between consignors, consignees, and carriers; ensured FMCSA and DOT compliance across all operations.
Led, managed, and trained a team of drivers and dispatchers; oversaw scheduling, maintenance, driver log auditing, and fleet operations.
Managed all financial functions including AP, AR, payroll, IFTA, IRP reporting, and tax preparation.

Controls and Compliance Manager, Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

December 2004 – February 2007

Monitored intercompany transactions for 280+ subsidiaries to ensure arms-length relationships and balanced closures.
Trained Malaysian counterparts and audited intercompany transactions across the region.
Responsible for compliance across invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition tracking.

Business Analyst – New Construction Projects, Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

April 2003 – December 2004

Produced project reports including Earned Value Management Reports for multiple project managers.
Forecasted depreciation impact to future P&Ls using fixed assets accounting; prepared and delivered training to assembly groups in Penang, Malaysia.
Prepared yearly budgets for burden rate, T&E, and training across forecasted projects.

Team Leader – Equipment Installation, Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ

September 2001 – April 2003

Tracked facilities construction and equipment installation for computer chip manufacturing at a micro level; managed a team of technicians and monitored compliance.
Tested new equipment using SAS to meet statistical confidence level requirements for production release.
Reviewed machine installation and construction blueprints for completeness and compliance with the "copy exactly" master machine record.

Process Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ

October 1996 – September 2001

Identified work in progress that did not meet production specifications using random sampling and statistical process control.
Isolated and quarantined mal-performing components for testing and dispositioning; conducted engineering tests to develop and improve standard processes.

Equipment Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ

October 1995 – September 1996

Repaired Plasma Etch, Ion Implant, and Thin Films machines; managed high-power RF, microwave, robotics, vacuum, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
Specialized in repairing, testing, and calibrating electro-mechanical devices and peripherals.

Equipment Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

February 1993 – October 1995

Repaired and troubleshot complex high-power systems and equipment; performed field service of electronic systems and lower-level assemblies.
Analyzed failure of defective components and coordinated system maintenance activities.

Technician, Performance Semiconductor • Sunnyvale, CA

October 1989 – February 1993

Provided installation, training, maintenance, and design modification support for a diverse client base.
Troubleshot and replaced mechanical and electrical components of semiconductor equipment.

Business Owner, Anderson-Trimbath Solar Radiant Heating • San Jose, CA

1985 – 1989

Designed and installed residential and commercial solar heating systems as a Licensed Independent Contractor.
Used local solar insolation data to engineer custom solar energy systems; managed all aspects of client sales, installation, and satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

University of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ

May 2004

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

University of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ

May 2003

Associate Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Penn State University-Fayette • Uniontown, PA

May 1983

Certifications

Professional Certifications & Training

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training

2023

NECEPT Certified Asphalt Field Inspector

2024

ACI Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

2024

NECEPT Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

2025

Community

Other

Volunteer with the Yough River Trail Council — helping maintain local sections of the Great Allegheny Passage and Sheepskin Trail, two of the finest multi-use trail corridors in the eastern United States.

Interests include energy policy, AI and machine learning, space exploration, transportation technology, and economic development in southwestern Pennsylvania.