Imagine standing in the middle of your favorite gas plant in picturesque Moab, Utah, its colossal engines humming with power. And you’ve just completed an environmental, health and safety (EH&S) audit, surrounded by a fractionation unit, sulfur recovery unit, helium processing plant, incinerator and flare. This was my reality, delving…
Melanie Adams is a proud Colorado native who dedicated 18 years to a major oil and gas company in Denver, thriving in diverse roles across administrative, permitting and regulatory, and environmental, health and safety. Her educational journey includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Colorado at Denver and a master’s degree in Environmental Policy – Natural Resource Management from the University of Denver.
Driven by her awareness of a prevalent industry problem faced by women like herself, Adams founded Embher, a leading brand of flame-resistant clothing designed for women. Tired of enduring scratchy, ill-fitting flame-resistant attire that mirrored men’s wear during her fieldwork, she embarked on a mission to design comfortable and professionally appropriate flame-resistant clothing tailored specifically for women.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Adams enjoys exploring both local and international destinations alongside her husband, who thrives in the equally fascinating industry of wine importing. She enjoys golfing, hiking, gardening and fly fishing. Adams is actively involved in the community, serving on the Advisory Board for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She is also a member of various women’s organizations, channeling her passion into inspiring young girls to pursue careers in STEM and the trades.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.