Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus), an established provider of marine equipment and engineering services, has announced the appointment of Justin Tyra to the position of Engineering Manager.

In this newly created role, Mr. Tyra will be responsible for the overall operational performance of the firm’s design and engineering division, with a particular focus on leveraging Okeanus’ reputation for delivering industry-leading turnkey equipment to drive increased awareness and efficiency of Okeanus’ customized product development services.

Tyra, an industry veteran, brings over 17 years’ hands-on design, engineering, and operational management experience to Okeanus, over a decade of which was spent as a lead subsea engineer for various offshore operators.

“We are thrilled to bring Justin aboard to lead Okeanus’ engineering team through this exciting period of company growth,” said Okeanus COO Don Brockett. “Our commitment to innovation and continuous product improvement requires a talented engineering staff with strong leadership, and we are sure that Justin’s unique skillset and rich industry experience will help propel us toward our goals.”

Speaking of the announcement, Mr. Tyra added: “I am very much looking forward to working with this team of talented engineers and contributing to the Okeanus’ continued growth and success in this the fast paced, ever evolving industry.”