MATTHEW MCCOWN
Kingwood
Summary
Accomplished Field Service Technician with extensive experience at Texas State Rentals, specializing in advanced hydraulics and electrical systems. Proven track record of maintaining 100% rental fleet readiness and achieving zero comebacks on Tier 4 repairs. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
Texas State Rentals
Tomball
08.2023 - Current
- Diagnose & repair full line of SANY excavators, loaders, graders & RT cranes on-site
- Troubleshoot hydraulics, CAN-bus & electronics using SANY DSS - zero comebacks on Tier 4 repairs
- Maintain 100% rental fleet readiness; >90% first-call completion on 24/7 emergency calls
- Perform PDIs, annual inspections & OSHA compliance checks
- Official SANY Dealer
Lead Production Technician
Crane Works
Houston
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Led complete remanufacture of mobile hydraulic cranes (engine, transmission, hydraulics)
- Executed OSHA load tests & final inspections - zero incidents on 150+ units
Field Service Technician
Waukesha-Pearce Industries
Houston
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Independently repaired Komatsu dozers, excavators & graders in the field - >98% customer uptime
- Replaced major components under severe conditions; mentored junior technicians
- Komatsu/Bomag Dealer
Main Battle Tank Repairer/Technician (2146)
United States Marine Corps
29 Palms
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Achieved 100% mission readiness on 14 M1A1 Abrams during 7-month combat tour (Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal)
- Saved $1.3M by rebuilding 58 deep-water fording kits in-house
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Port Arthur, TXSkills
- SANY
- Komatsu
- Caterpillar
- Bomag Field Service
- Tier 4 Final
- SCR
- DPF
- Emissions Overhaul
- Advanced Hydraulics
- Electrical
- CAN-bus
- Schematics
- Cummins INSITE
- CAT ET
- SANY DSS Diagnostics
- Final Drives
- Undercarriage
- Hydrostatic Transmissions
- OSHA Mobile Crane Inspector
- Kenworth Body Builder Certified
- Diagnostics & repair
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
Additional Information
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Honorable), Texas DL-C , 100% Travel / Willing to Relocate
Timeline
Field Service Technician
Texas State Rentals
08.2023 - Current
Lead Production Technician
Crane Works
08.2022 - 06.2023
Field Service Technician
Waukesha-Pearce Industries
07.2015 - 08.2022
Main Battle Tank Repairer/Technician (2146)
United States Marine Corps
01.2005 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School