Employee Spotlight: Kevin Castile

We’re engineers, customer service representatives, accounting gurus, tech support superheroes, and more — but we’re also real humans. In our new blog series, “Employee Spotlight”, you’ll meet BBP employees, learn about their background and roles, and discover what they like most about working at BBP. First up, Kevin Castile in Operations. Kevin is a hard worker and goes above and beyond what is expected from him. He is always willing to help out where he can. Way to go Kevin and thank you for all you do!                                                

Name: Kevin Castile

Title: Operations

City of Residence: Calera, Alabama

Hometown:  Appleton, New York

What is your role at BBP?

I am currently at our Process Automation Center in Birmingham, AL where I play a key role in our warehouse operations.  For me, a typical day consists of assembling and automating valves, building panels, wiring, fabricating and programming. Most importantly, I manage warehouse inventory which involves doing cycle counts, reporting shortages and transferring inventory to appropriate locations.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

I love that every day brings a new challenge.  Like everyone else on the team, I wear many hats in addition to normal duties and responsibilities. It helps keep the days from being monotonous. My favorite part about my job is assembling panels and wiring. I also enjoy getting to go out to the field for shutdowns. In those situations, I get to hone in on my problem-solving skills by running tests to identify issues.

What makes you proud to work at BBP?

Our values and the fact that BBP takes cares of its employees. In any situation where you need assistance, people will go out of their way to help you including management. It’s been nice to work for a company that is down to earth.

What are 3 words to describe BBP?

Innovative. Fun. Challenging.

Describe yourself in 3 words?

Laidback. Quiet. Observant.

 What is something that most people do not know about you?

Regardless of my Northern accent, I still root for the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!

If I could do it all over again, I would:

I would go after a degree in Engineering.

Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

My grandmother. Dale Earnhardt. Neil Armstrong. Eric Church.

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

How I Got To Be This Way – Justin Moore.

What type of music do you listen to?

I listen to everything from Bruno Mars to Five Finger Death Punch.

Travel goals?

I would love to go to Alaska.

What advice do you have for prospective BBP employees?

Just come willing to learn and grow. Take initiative and don’t be afraid to just jump in and do something.