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How much do on call barge master jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call barge master in the United States is $58.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A barge master typically earns between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the vessel. They are responsible for navigation, safety, and operational management of barges, often working long shifts and requiring certifications such as STCW or USCG licenses.

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The highest paid job on a ship is typically the Captain or Master, who is responsible for overall vessel operation, safety, and navigation. They often earn the most due to their extensive experience, certifications, and leadership responsibilities, especially on large commercial or offshore vessels.

What's the hardest job to get in the Marines?

The On Call Barge Master role is considered challenging due to its demanding environment, specialized skills in marine operations, and the need for certifications such as STCW. It requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to work in remote or offshore settings with irregular schedules.
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Specialist, Marine Scheduling

Specialist, Marine Scheduling

Energy Transfer Equity Lp

Newtown Square, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Energy Transfer rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.  We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Job Summary:

The Marine Scheduler position plays a pivotal role as a member of our supply and trading commercial operations team and is responsible for commercial relationships and objectives related to barge and vessel movements both domestic and international.

This position will be responsible for managing the supply operations of a network of refined products terminals across the US by forecasting demand, optimizing supply logistics costs, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance and operating requirements. The role requires a high degree of analytical ability, with a self-driven and collaborative attitude and knowledge of import and export requirements. The candidate will work closely with Sunoco's Trading team, Sales, other Schedulers, and external counterparties. The objective of this role is to deliver well-developed and cost-effective supply plans as well as contingency strategies; while leveraging industry knowledge and market conditions to ensure our refined products network is supplied in the most efficient manner.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Inventory management thru the process of demand planning and scheduling shipments for assigned terminals

  • Effectively manages and assists others with the overall supply chain and logistics strategy

  • Seamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events

  • Ensure all required import/export documentation is completed, filed and communicated

  • Provide accounting accruals for marine expenses/liabilities at month end

  • Ensures solutions are consistent with organization's objectives

  • Interfaces with industry counterparts and negotiate commercial agreements

  • Collaborates with trading to ensure adequate purchases/sales of product to meet supply needs

  • Optimizes the product supply chain to reduce logistics costs by evaluating alternative logistics modes or routes for bulk movements for more efficient supply chain based on changing market conditions

  • Ensures that all scheduling processes take place in a correct and timely manner

  • Track and evaluate all financial/expense metrics related to marine moves, including freight, demurrage study and cause, and all ancillaries.

  • Primary point of contact for all vessel related operations (i.e., ship, broker, agents, traders)

  • Ensure all compliance with vessel/barge marine operations (including third party interaction, scheduling, Agency appointments, inspection coordination, product quality responsibility, adherence to contracts, local and international rules and authority, US Customs and Port Authority).

  • Quality assurance (coordinate product testing and approve all marine quality for products).

  • Maintain and develop metrics, operations, and financial reports, process documentation and voyage logs

  • Consolidate shipping requirements of the various business units and define lowest costs shipping solution by utilizing Spot Terms, COA's and T/C's

  • Provide monthly performance and develop monthly & annual marine budget.

  • Work directly with the Manager to develop new long-term business opportunities.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics/business or related field or equivalent work experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • Available during international business operations and be on call 24/7

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills, and analytical skills

  • Thrives in cross-functional team environment

  • Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision-making skills

  • Vessel / Barge scheduling experience

Required Experience is commensurate with the selected  job level:

  • The Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
  • The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
  • The Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience

Desired/Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to one or more energy markets (crude oil and/or petroleum products)

  • Understanding of RightAngle and/or Transport 4 systems

  • Ability to apply a well developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve the business and team objectives. 

  • Understanding of the interaction and significance of the various aspects/elemtns of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain is desirable


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