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

As of Jun 12, 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.

How much does a barge master make?

A barge master typically earns between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the vessel. They are responsible for overseeing barge operations, navigation, and safety, often working long hours in maritime environments.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

An On Call Barge Master can earn around $10,000 or more per month by overseeing maritime operations on barges, often requiring extensive experience, certifications such as STCW, and strong leadership skills. These roles typically involve working in remote environments with irregular schedules and high responsibility, but they do not always require a college degree.

What is the highest paid job on a ship?

The highest paid job on a ship is typically the Captain or Master, who is responsible for overall vessel operation and safety. They often earn the most due to their leadership role, extensive experience, and certifications such as STCW. Salaries can vary based on vessel type, company, and region but generally reflect the high level of responsibility involved.

What jobs pay $2000 a day?

On Call Barge Masters can earn around $2,000 or more per day, especially when working on large offshore projects or during emergency responses. These roles often require extensive experience, certifications such as STCW, and the ability to work long shifts in challenging environments. High-paying maritime jobs like this are typically project-based and may include additional allowances or bonuses.
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Specialist, Scheduling

Specialist, Scheduling

Energy Transfer Equity Lp

Newtown Square, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 8 days ago


Energy Transfer rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 74 rated oil and gas companies


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:

Performs in-depth and complex planning, scheduling and coordination of product movements of bulk liquids via pipeline, truck, rail, and barge/vessel to ensure continuity of marketing supply. Works closely with traders in direct support of trading and retail marketing strategy.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Effectively manages and assists others with, the overall supply chain for refined and/or renewable products
  • Seamlessly resolves product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events
  • Leads develop on solutions to complex problems
  • Inventory management in the process of scheduling, and oversees end of year inventory targets for the team
  • Ensures solutions are consistent with organization's objectives
  • Interfaces with industry counterparts and 3rd party carriers to negotiate and coordinate deliveries of required inventory
  • Authorizes the transfer of products with 3rd parties
  • Collaborates with trading to ensure adequate purchases/sales of product to meet supply needs
  • Evaluates alternative logistics modes or routes for bulk movements for more efficient supply chain
  • Optimizes the product supply chain to reduce logistics costs
  • Ensures that all scheduling processes take place in a correct and timely manner
  • Responsible for analyzing the demand and supply balance
  • Monitors and provides analyses of finished product inventory

Requirements:

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics/business or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2+ years' experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work and negotiate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 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
  • Pipeline/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 the interaction and significance of the various aspects/elements of the refined products trading/marketing supply chain is desirable
  • Ability to apply a well-developed understanding of business strategies and logistics operations to achieve the business and team objectives
  • Understanding of RightAngle and/or Transport 4 systems

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