About the Role
What You’ll Do
As a Surveying Engineer / Mine Surveyor for the mining operations of K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH in Bernburg, you will take over the following responsibilities as soon as possible:
Prepare, perform, and verify above- and below-ground surveying tasks—including selection of equipment and measurement methods
Develop and provide up-to-date working documents and results for planning and production tasks across departments
Prepare and conduct orientation, movement, and other specialized measurements
Carry out and evaluate subsidence monitoring and mine damage analysis
Continuously update your skills and apply modern, computer-aided measurement and evaluation methods and devices
What You Bring
Successfully completed university degree in mining engineering (Markscheiderei), geomatics, or surveying
Prior work experience or internships in mining operations are desirable
Solid and comprehensive knowledge of GIS and CAD
Experience applying drafting standards, especially for the digital processing of mine maps and cross-sections
Proficient use of surveying instruments, MS Office applications, and surveying software
Willingness to perform, teamwork skills, and commitment to lifelong learning
Very good command of German (written and spoken) and a valid Class B driver’s license
What We Offer You
Corporate Benefits: Access to an online portal offering premium brands at special discounted rates
Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay according to the IGBCE collective agreement for potash and rock salt mining—including holiday bonus (€850 gross), 13th-month salary, performance-based pay, and potential company success bonuses
Well-being & Performance: Free, individual support through our partner Viva FamilienService—for caregiving, childcare, or immediate psychological counseling with experienced psychotherapists
Bike Leasing: Flexible, comfortable commuting and leisure option via our bike leasing program
Pension Provision: Company pension contribution plus statutory pension insurance through the Knappschaft* (6.1 percentage points higher employer contribution than standard)
Long-Term Time Account: Flexible work-life balance options—e.g., sabbaticals, parental leave, or care leave—via a lifetime working time account
Idea Management: Attractive cash and non-cash rewards for employee suggestions through our internal idea management system
Team Spirit: Friendly and relaxed work atmosphere
Additional Perks: Employee share program, jubilee bonuses
Extra Leave: Additional paid leave for life events (e.g., birth, relocation, wedding, work anniversaries)
Job Security: As a system-relevant and future-oriented company, we offer long-term, secure employment
Team Events: Regular team events and gatherings (e.g., shared breaks, summer festival, Christmas party)
E-Learning Platform: Access to a diverse online learning platform for self-directed further education
Workwear & Safety Gear: Provision of protective equipment and work clothing as required
Occupational Health Services: Preventive health checks, first aid, and training for workplace first-aid personnel
Career Advancement: Internal job mobility across our large internal job market for personal and professional growth
Generous Vacation: 30 days annual leave (33 days underground)
Discounts: Varying employee discounts with local providers (e.g., gyms)
Planning Security: Annual shift plans for commercial roles to enable ahead-of-time scheduling
Equal Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion: K+S fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and treated equally—regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or social background
Further Training: Transparent promotion programs (e.g., StudiumPlus*, technician training)
Health Days: Health promotion initiatives—including health days and workshops on stress management, nutrition, etc.
Allowances: Site- and position-specific allowances (e.g., underground, hardship, mentor allowances)
Free Beverages: Complimentary water and isotonic drink stations
Overtime Options: Overtime can be converted to time off, credited to your long-term time account, or paid out (unless in salaried trust-based working hours)
Additional Qualifications: Opportunity to obtain role-specific certifications (e.g., forklift license)
Occupational Health Management: Comprehensive support for physical, mental, and social well-being—including preventive programs and individual reintegration management upon return from illness
Free Parking: Free car and bicycle parking available at our site