Karen Ashley
About Karen Ashley
Karen Ashley is a Materials, Corrosion & Inspection Engineer at INPEX, responsible for reviewing inspection findings and managing compliance with AS/NZS 3788 standards. She has extensive experience in materials engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2006.
Work at Applus+
Karen Ashley currently serves as a Materials, Corrosion & Inspection Engineer at Applus+, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for reviewing and approving inspection findings, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3788 inspection requirements, and managing SAP deferral processes for inspection plans. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Asset Integrity Engineer at Applus+ from 2014 to 2017. During her time at the company, she contributed to the management of inspection strategies for static pressure equipment on the Central Processing Facility.
Education and Expertise
Karen Ashley earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Materials Engineering from The University of Western Australia, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in materials science, which she applies in her engineering roles. Her expertise encompasses materials, corrosion, and inspection, allowing her to provide technical support for root cause failure analysis and risk assessment related to these issues.
Background
Before her tenure at Applus+, Karen Ashley worked at Verve Energy as a Materials Engineer from 2006 to 2013. In this position, she gained valuable experience in materials engineering, which contributed to her professional development. Her career in engineering spans over a decade, with significant roles focused on materials integrity and inspection processes.
Achievements in Engineering
Throughout her career, Karen Ashley has been involved in various engineering responsibilities, including handling failure analysis and raising notifications for repair or maintenance when necessary. She has also arranged for temporary repairs if equipment is deemed fit for service. Her role in managing inspection strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards reflects her commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards in engineering practices.