R. Patrick Trimbath Jr

Dunbar, PA

Professional Profile

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with 30+ years of extensive experience in production, testing, and troubleshooting of complex machines, processes; operations management and project management. Exceptional at decision making and consistently demonstrates excellent follow-through. Recognized for ability to identify and correct root causes of problems and take appropriate actions to isolate and disposition work in progress. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse professionals, solve problems and accomplish specified goals on-time and within budget. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – successful in building processes to meet business needs while working with complex regulatory requirements to ensure compliance excluding fraud and waste. Driven to provide quality service and adaptable to organizational change and financial operations. Equipped with an excellent work ethic, a strong sense of responsibility to analyze and troubleshoot systems, and a commendable track record of dependability.

Areas of Expertise

Understanding of Complex Processes

Testing and Product Disposition

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance of Complex Machinery

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Statistical Process Analysis

Team Building and Leadership

Project and Account Management

Business Administration

Professional Experience

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

October 2022 - Present

  • Perform responsibilities of District 12 Labor & Contract Compliance Administrator and District Project Safety Officer.
  • Evaluate Roadway contracts and inform contractors of items of compliance to labor standards for State and Federal requirements.
  • Review and Approve/Disapprove subcontractors, services and Disadvantaged Business Entities request to work under prime contractors.
  • Monitor Certified Payrolls for compliance to Davis Bacon Act per Federal and State requirements.
  • Approve Federally mandated training program plans and submissions by contractors.
  • Advise and monitor contractor compliance to Equal Opportunity Laws
  • Visit construction sites and evaluate contractor compliance to safety standards.
  • Audit contractor and Department submissions and records at completion of project and ensure that all required items are present and compliant.

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

April 2022 – October 2023

  • Review Roadway plans and designs and understand contractor work to be done.
  • Understand PennDOT specifications (Pub 408) and relevant standards for highway construction.
  • Evaluate contractor’s work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards,
  • Measure work quantities, document progress, and submit pay item authorizations.
  • Plan, collect and submit concrete and asphalt samples for quality assurance.

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

March 2019 – April 2022

  • Review Roadway plans and designs to identify potential construction conflicts with utilities.
  • Work with utilities, consultants and designers to plan and document solutions to utility conflicts.
  • Review and document Right of Way and Easement documentation to assist in determining financial responsibilities for relocation work.
  • Review and document financial agreements between PennDOT and utility companies concerning relocation costs.

Business Owner, Universal Transport Solutions • Chalk Hill, PA

February 2007 – March 2019

  • Lead in resolving transportation logistics issues between consignor, consignee, and carriers to ensure clients receive freight on-time and in good order. Ensured all carriers transport freight without FMCSA and DOT compliance issues.
  • Lead, managed, and trained a team of drivers and dispatchers. Promoted procedures that proactively prevented loading and unloading problems. Verify carrier qualifications and ensure necessary transport equipment permits are obtained.
  • Oversee scheduling impacts of adhering to service requirements for over the road trucking. Manage all aspects of a small fleet of trucks, including driving, dispatch, maintenance, driver log auditing, accounting, IFTA, and IRP reporting.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing AP, AR, and payroll functions as well as preparation of financial and tax reports.
  • Manage equipment requirements for transporting construction machines and materials by truck for productivity.

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 for the region for efficiency.
  • Worked with marketing to develop leads and promote services to clients according to their needs and conditions.
  • Was fully responsible for compliance, including invoices, reviewing collections, and revenue recognition tracking.
  • Planned and conducted standard operating procedures to foster a positive attitude toward company objectives.

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

April 2003 – December 2004

  • Worked with various project managers to produce project reports, including Earned Value Management Reports.
  • Assisted in preparing yearly budges for burden rate, T&E, and training for forecasted projects, length, and scope.
  • Operated with fixed assets accounting to forecast updated project final value and impact of depreciation to future P&Ls.
  • Led in preparing and delivering depreciation forecasting training to assembly business groups in Penang Malaysia.
  • Produced and developed specifications, processes, and requirements. Created scenarios for company development.

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

September 2001 – April 2003

  • Tracked facilities construction, equipment installation, and reported progress to schedule at a micro level while installing computer chip manufacturing equipment. Monitored compliance while managing a team of technicians.
  • Ensured supporting equipment was ordered on time for equipment startup, testing, and transfer to manufacturing.
  • Tested new equipment using SAS to ensure statistical confidence level requirements to be released for production.
  • Reviewed machine installation and facilities construction blueprints to ensure completeness, viability, and policy of “copy exactly” to the master machine record. Organized and managed all projects to plan weekly workload.

Process Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ

October 1996 – September 2001

  • Solved process development issues and identified products as work in progress that did not meet production specifications for tolerance, defects, and performance using random sampling and statistical process control.
  • Identified production components responsible for the out of spec conditions and ensured they were placed out of service until repaired. Conducted and developed engineering tests to develop and improve standard processes.
  • Isolated and quarantined processed products through the mal-performing component for testing and dispositioning.

Equipment Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ

October 1995 – September 1996

  • Repaired Plasma Etch, Ion implant, and Thin Films machines while managing high power radio frequency, microwave power systems, robotics, medium/high vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, and electronic controls malfunctions.
  • Utilized expert knowledge to improve all processes, reducing factory services, cost, and time for the company.
  • Specialized in repairing, testing, and calibrating electro-mechanical devices and peripherals to ensure full operations.

Equipment Engineering Technician, Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

February 1993 – October 1995

  • Demonstrated excellent ability in repairing and troubleshooting complex high power systems and equipment issues.
  • Initiated field service and repair of electronic systems and lower level assemblies while performing the various repair.
  • Coordinated and oversaw activities of systems while coordinating necessary procedures to maintain the structures.
  • Utilized strong technical background in performing duties, such as: analyzing the failure of defective components.

Technician, Performance Semiconductor • Sunnyvale, CA

October 1989 – February 1993

  • Provided support for the diverse client base, including installations, training, maintenance, and design modifications.
  • Troubleshoot and replaced mechanical/electrical components of semiconductor equipment for the continued business.
  • Spearheaded in ensuring the compliance to maintenance processes and standard work requirements for efficiency.
  • Proactively followed guidelines and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

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

1985 – 1989

  • Determined duties and responsibilities of employees while organizing excellent team meetings and project timeline.
  • Headed in conducting a detailed research on solar energy and led a cost-saving study on solar powered devices.
  • Coordinated with prospective clients for energy products and energy sales, ensuring client comfort and profitability.
  • Provided a high level of customer service to ensure client satisfaction through transactions and installation process.
  • Conducted final review with customers while performing various analysis of residential and commercial energy needs and used local solar insolation data to design solar energy systems as a Licensed Independent Contractor.

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, Solar Engineering

Penn State University-Fayette, Uniontown, PA

May 1983

Professional Certifications & Training

OSHA 30 hr training

2023

NECEPT Certified Asphalt Field Inspector

2024

ACI Certified Concrete Field Testing

2024

NECEPT Ceritied Contrete Field Testing Technician

2025

Developer Certification - Responsive Web Design

2025

Other

Community Involvement – Volunteer for the Yough River Trail Council. Help to maintain the local sections of the Great Allegheny Passage and Sheepskin bicycle, hiking and walking trails.

Interested in digital, transportation, space, and energy policy, technology and progress.