James Tabije, Eit Email & Phone Number

Coppell, Texas, United States

• Designing and testing a multi-functional shipping fixture used for the storing, handling, and rail transport of wind turbine blades exceeding 75 meters in length• Designed a patent-pending shipping fixture that allows for adjustment of orientation, enabling intermodal shipment of 60,000 lb blades with a single fixture• Developing a high-capacity, 286,000 lb gross rail load side-dump railcar by acting as project manager and subject matter expert to bring a new-to-industry option for shipping material for the construction industry• Developed a solution to store new generation 65.4 meter wind turbine blades by redesigning an anchoring fixture used for securement at open-air distribution centers seeing up to 70 mph winds• Led securement designs for shipping dimensional commodities across North America via railcar by using 3D modeling and finite element analysis with hand calculations, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and design standards from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) • Increased drawing production by developing procedures and templates that reduce creation time by 50%• Providing product support as engineering liaison for overseas fabricators for constructing and installing fixtures designed to ship wind turbine tower sections internationally via ocean vessel• Assessed designs from engineering, operations, and cost perspectives by leading and presenting in design reviews involving field operations, engineering team, and customers• Reviewed and signed off on drawings and calculations prior to release

Coppell, Texas, United States

• Created and patented a new-to-market solution for shipping 320 ft rails by designing a rail consist that provides efficient loading and moves via free interchange, eliminating need for costly special train service• Assisted in the restoration of a 20-axle shiftable deck railcar by creating drawings and assisting in reverse engineering, adding a new option for customers shipping large and heavy loads weighing up to 900,000 lbs • Engineered securements for shipping dimensional commodities across North America by using 3D modeling and hand calculations, ensuring compliance with the AAR • Approved loaded railcars for travel by performing inspections on both railcar and load securement to ensure compliance with AAR standards and directed repair and improvements when needed

Southlake, Tx

• Developed an anchoring fixture to store 60 meter wind turbine blades in areas with 70 mph winds• Adapted a time-saving securement device used for shipping turbine tower sections on railcar to fit towers from multiple OEMs• Assisted in designing load securements for dimensional commodities to ship via railroad by using 3D modeling and hand calculations to ensure compliance with AAR• Presented project status updates for the engineering department on company-wide monthly meetings

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Summers 2013-2016• Instructed 18+ students on proper playing technique, practice, and ensemble professionalism• Conducted 20+ rehearsals and sectionals in collaboration with head directors• Performed instrument maintenance using various tools and techniques specific to the needs of the ensemble and staff

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Goin' Band from Raiderland - Texas Tech Drum Line (Zeta Iota tau)

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