Two employees wearing white protective clothing and helmets are talking in an underground mining area in front of a large drilling vehicle.
Internship for Raw Materials / Mining Engineers & Aspiring Professionals

Because a passion for mining enriches life.

Where theory meets reality, mining is a lifestyle. Experience how academic knowledge transforms into tangible experience firsthand.

Are You Studying Mining, Raw Materials Engineering, or Mine Surveying?

Then you've come to the right place!

Complete your vocational training or internship in our active mining operations. There, you will gain practical insights into modern mining processes and deepen your specialist knowledge under real operating conditions. This will lay the foundation for your professional future in mining.

We're Looking for You!

You are studying

  • Mining
  • Raw Materials Engineering
  • Mine Surveying

or a related subject, and you would like to complete your practical training or an internship with us. You will have the opportunity to gain experience with various mining activities at one of our mines. This experience will prepare you for your future studies and career.

These Exciting Tasks Are Waiting for You!

  • Familiarize yourself with the underground extraction process, including the machinery, equipment, and mining infrastructure
  • Provide on-site support and collaboration (underground).
  • Learn about safety equipment and become familiar with and comply with all prescribed occupational safety measures.
  • Expand and apply your basic knowledge of geology and other disciplines that are prerequisites and control elements of mining.
Large machines are an everyday part of life underground.
Large machines are an everyday part of life underground.
Fascination of underground mining
Fascination of underground mining

First-hand Insights: Our Interns Share Their Experiences

Richard
No two workdays are the same. Hardly any day goes as planned the day before. So, it's never boring!
Richard

In this exciting interview, Richard, who has already successfully completed his apprenticeship, tells us what an internship in the mining industry is actually like.

Sites

We Offer Internships for Raw Materials/Mining Engineers and Aspiring Mining Professionals at the Following K+S Sites:

We offer internships and apprenticeships at our mining operations at the following sites.

Please note that certain sites can only be reached by car.

Apply

What Application Documents Are Needed?

Please upload the following documents with your online application to enable us to process your application as quickly as possible:

  • Cover letter: Include your desired internship period, preferred K+S production site, and the section of the apprenticeship program in which you are interested.
  • CV
  • Certificate of enrollment/certificate of acceptance as an apprentice
  • Copy of your driver's license
  • Certificate of language proficiency, if applicable

 

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FAQ

Questions and Answers about the Internship for Raw Materials/Mining Engineers and Aspiring Professionals

How long does an internship usually last?

Are there basic or pre-internships available at K+S?

Are internships abroad possible?

Are internships and theses paid?

Is enrollment necessary for the internship?

Contact

Do you have any questions?

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Andrea Leise
HR Recruiting for Kassel, Sehnde, Wunstorf, Bad Salzdetfurth, Bernburg, Grasleben
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