Phillip Gordon

I am a hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs, preventative maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate their needs. Professional experience in providing quality services on a wide range of vehicles. Skilled in engine and brake repair and proven record of successfully restoring vehicles to peak operating performance. To seek and maintain full time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Summary of positions held:
• Apprentice Diesel Mechanic (Exxaro/GROVOS: 6 January 2020 to 18 November 2022)
• General Labourer (Reclaim/Exxaro, Tshikondeni: June 2015)
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic at Pietersburg Motor & Diesel Services and currently working at CJL Theunissens's transport.

Key Functions & Responsibilities – Apprentice Diesel Mechanic:
• Maintenance and inspection of diesel-powered equipment
• Overhauling/assist with overhauling a manual transmission
• Overhauling a power transmission
• Overhauling a planetary system
• Overhauling a sub assembly
• Overhauling, inspection, maintenance and replacement of components on various braking systems
• Overhauling, maintenance and faultfinding on a cylinder head of an engine
• Overhauling and maintenance of a turbo charger
• Overhauling a propeller shaft
• Examine, mount and remove bearings manually, mechanically and with and adaptor sleeve 
• Lubrication, service and replacement of components on vehicles and mechanized equipment
• Maintenance and faultfinding on electrical systems, starter motors and charging systems
• Bead and weave welding, the use of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding equipment
• Strip, clean, inspect and assemble differentials and final drives
• Maintenance, testing and pressure testing of cooling systems, replacing of components on cooling 
systems
• Inspection, maintenance, removal and replacement of clutches on vehicles 
• Servicing and maintenance of common rail diesel engines
• Servicing of an engine with an in-line or distributor fuel system
• Diagnose, testing, service, maintenance, faultfinding and the replacement of components of 
hydraulic systems on mechanized equipment 
• Maintenance and repair of steering systems, fuel systems and lubrication systems
• Maintenance of an exhaust brake system (Mechanical)
• Construction of circuits with a single acting cylinder, a double acting cylinder and the servicing of 
actuators and accumulators
• Check and adjust wheel alignment 
• Servicing and maintenance of a multiple v-belt drive on an engine
• General use of hand tools, workshop equipment, measuring instruments and the adherence to 
safe work practices and procedures such as lock-out procedures
• Lift and move a load
• Inspect and operate a 2/4 post vehicle lift
Key Functions & Responsibilities – General labourer:
• Use of basic hand tools
• Use of oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
• Reclaiming of electric cables
• Dissembling of scraped mining structures
• Sorting of dissembled components and equipment
• Loading of dissembled components and equipment
• Adherence Mini Hira and general safe working practices and procedures
BD CREATIVE
Section and equipment worked on at Exxaro Grootegeluk mine:
• Trucks and Water Tankers – Caterpillar 777F & 777G, Vermeer T1255III & 4043T Impact Crusher
• Pool Workshop – Toyota Hilux GD-6 & D-4D, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Quantum, Ford Ranger, 
Manitou MHT 10225 Telehandler
• Haul Trucks Section B – Hitachi EH3500AC2 & AC3

➢ Pietersburg Motor & Diesel Services:

Servicing and replacing parts on the following trucks and busses:

TRUCKS
• Scania G460, Scania R460, Scania R500 & MAN TGS 27.440
• UD, Isuzu and Fuso
BUSSES
• Scania Marco polo & MAN
MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED.
• External lightning checks and replacement if required.
• Diagnostics\fault finding and clearing of fault codes using LAUNCH, Scania SDP3 and 
Techtool applications.
• Removing and replacing of Power take-off (PTO) systems
• Adjustment of valve clearances according to specifications.
• Removing and replacing of radiators, air coolers, water pumps, thermostats and 
attending to water leaks.
• Removing and replacing of air compressor and air dryer units.
• Removing and replacing CCV units. (Crank Case Ventilator)
• Removing and replacing of hydraulic accumulators and high-pressure feed pumps.
• Removing and replacing Hydraulic and fuel tanks due to leakages.
• Dismantling and refitment of Gearbox clutch release bearings and servo units.
• Removing and replacing of Gearbox Layshaft clutches
• Removing and overhauling of a Longitudinal stroke cylinder.
• Removing and overhauling of a Gearbox Retarder unit and oil cooler.
• Removing and replacing of a Front axle, Steering knuckle.
• Inspection and replacement of front\Rear axle and Tag axle Draglink arms, Sway bars, 
Shackle pins, U-bolts, Balance Bogies, Leaf springs, bushes, shocks and Air bellows.
• Removing and replacing of a cab tilt mechanism, cab tilt lock and suspension.
• Removing and replacing wheel drums, Disc brakes & pads, wheel speed sensors, pulse 
rings and pulse wheels.
• Inspection and replacement of the Fifth wheel (Applicable on trucks)

➢ CJL Theunissen’s Vervoer.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED.
• Stocktaking & ordering of parts by making calls for quotations and arranging deliveries.
• Assist financial senior with double checking of invoices and the correct amounts.
MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED.
Servicing and replacing parts on the following machines:
TRUCKS
• Hino 500 8 Ton Truck
• Scania R500
BD CREATIVE
WHEEL LOADERS
• Liugong 856
• Hitachi ZW220 
• Kawasaki 85ZV 
SCREENS
• Terex Powerscreen Chieftain 1400
CRANES
• Grove 20 Ton
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 23 September 1994
Nationality: South African
Notice Period: Immediately available. Willing to relocate, nationally and internationally
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

• I completed my matric at Highschool Louis Trichardt in November 2013.
• I qualified as a diesel mechanic at Grovos training centre based in Lephalale, Limpopo, South africa on the 18th on Novmember 2022 after completing my theoretical and practical training.