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.
• Increased drawing production by developing procedures and templates that reduce creation time by 50%

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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