Joseph Perry
Concord,NC
Summary
I strive to be a very detail-oriented foreman excelling in supervising and performing installation of fire sprinkler systems and ensuring NFPA compliance. Experienced in training others to make them stronger and more comfortable in what they do by knowing the rights and wrongs and decision making. As well as training to be aware of safety to them selves and others. Which is intended to build A stronger more efficient and safe work place.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
Concord, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Supervision and installation of fire sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards.
- Training apprentices to have the knowledge to be Foreman one day.
- Training apprentices how to use tools and equipment safe and efficiently.
- Coordinate assignment for crew members before each job and each day to optimize productivity.
- Conducted frequent inspections of tools and equipment to insure safety and maintain operational readiness
- Perform troubleshooting issues during installations, and service
- Keep project managers informed on progress and completion time.
- Handle customers in a professional manner when performing my task.
- Follow direction from others of the job needing to be done and getting it done in a timely manner.
- 3 year and 5 year inspections of all types of fire sprinkler systems per NFPA 25
- Fire pump maintenance and trouble shooting.
Foreman
HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC.
Goshen, CT
03.2014 - 06.2025
- Supervision and installation of fire sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards.
- Training apprentices to have the knowledge to be foreman one day.
- Training apprentices how to use tools and equipment safe and efficiently.
- Coordinate assignment to for crew members before job and each day to optimize productivity.
- Conduct frequent inspections of tools and equipment to insure safety and maintain operational readiness.
- Perform troubleshooting issues during installations and service
- Keep project managers informed on progress and completion time.
- Handle customers in a professional manner when performing my task.
- Follow directions from others of the job needing to be done and getting it done in a timely manner.
- Install and service of backflow preventers.
- Quarterly, yearly, 3 year, and 5 year inspections of fire sprinkler systems per NFPA 25.
- Fire pump install, maintenance, and inspection.
- Under ground piping experience, including machinery operating.
Apprentice
HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC.
Goshen, CT
06.2007 - 03.2014
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems.
- Acquired the skill of operating and maintaining tools and equipment for optimum officiency.
- Acquired the knowledge for safety on the job site.
- Learned differences between all different sprinkler systems
- Assisted with installation, maintenance and inspections of fire pumps.
- Assisted with underground piping installations.
- Attended 2013 NFPA Fire sprinkler apprenticeship competition and placed 1st.
- Attended 2014 ABC fire sprinkler apprenticeship competition and placed 1st
- 2014 completed my apprenticeship. Taking a test having to pass with a 70% or more to acquire a journeyman's license and become a foreman.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Torrington, CT06.2009
No Degree -
AFSA
08.2013
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Workplace safety
- Dedicated work ethic
Timeline
Foreman
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Foreman
HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC.
03.2014 - 06.2025
Apprentice
HTH Automatic Sprinkler, LLC.
06.2007 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
No Degree -
AFSA