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R. Shawn Mendt, PE

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Global EHS Director - Industrial Segment at PPG
📍 Greater Pittsburgh Region, United States

R. Shawn Mendt is the Global EHS Director for the Industrial Segment at PPG, leveraging extensive experience in chemicals, glass, and manufacturing. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who earned his MS from Robert Morris University, he is an expert in safety management systems, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

He possesses specialized expertise in managing environmental, health, and safety risks during complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, a skill honed during his tenure at GE.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Global EHS Director - Industrial Segment
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Pittsburgh Region, United States
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EHS Leadership
His entire career is defined by leading environmental, health, and safety programs for large, global manufacturing companies like PPG and GE.
Corporate Sustainability
Holds an ESG certification and has deep experience in environmental management, indicating a strong focus on corporate responsibility and sustainable practices.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Global EHS Director - Industrial Segment
PPG
10-2016 - 7-2019
EHS Manager - Architectural Glass Business Unit
Vitro Architectural Glass
5-2014 - 10-2016
Corporate EHS Manager
PPG
4-2008 - 5-2014
Global EHS Manager
GE
6-2004 - 4-2008
EHS Technical Manager
Michael Baker Corporation
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Education
2003 - 2004
MS
Robert Morris University
1988 - 1993
BS
University of Pittsburgh
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