What We Do
Precision Ironwork. Expert Access Solutions.
From structural steel erection to the commissioning of complex Exterior Building Maintenance (EBM) systems, we provide high-altitude safety and structural integrity for the world’s most iconic skylines.
The Bear Flag Standard
Established in 2015 and led by Sean Alexander Santana—a Union-trained Ironworker with over 20 years of field experience—Bear Flag Ironworks LLC is a Pescadero-based firm specializing in the intersection of structural ironwork and advanced facade access systems.
We don’t just build; we ensure the long-term safety and maintainability of industrial and commercial structures. Our footprint spans from Washington state to San Diego, New York, Toronto and international projects from Canada to Nigeria, bringing a global perspective to local safety compliance and structural design.
Working Together
We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes pro-active communication, on-site organization, and the highest quality work every time.
Why Choose Us?
Two Decades of Mastery: Over 20 years of Union-level expertise in the most demanding environments.
Safety-First Culture: Led by an Eagle Scout and EMT-trained professional with a relentless focus on accident prevention and JHA (Job Hazard Analysis).
Specialized Technical Skill: We go beyond the "iron" to program proxy switches, manage BMU wire systems, and interpret complex CAD/Blueprints.
Core Services:
Exterior Building Maintenance (EBM) & Facade Access
We are certified experts in the installation, commissioning, and testing of complex facade access systems.
- System Installation: Expert setup of BMUs, Roof Cars, Davit systems, and Monorails.
- Testing & Commissioning: Load testing, tolerance testing, and proof testing to meet stringent regulatory standards.
- Maintenance & Repair: Annual and pre-use servicing, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues, and system retrofitting.
Structural & Ornamental Ironwork
Heavy-duty structural integrity meets refined architectural detail.
- Steel Erection: Expert structural steel installation for commercial and industrial projects.
- Ornamental Fabrication: Custom steel design and installation for aesthetic and functional architectural needs.
- Heavy Rigging: Precision hoisting and rigging for large-scale industrial equipment and steel components.
Safety Consulting & Instruction
With a deep background in OSHA compliance and SIT licensing expertise, we keep your team safe and your project compliant.
- Personnel Instruction: Certified training for workers and owners on the proper use of facade access systems.
- Site Supervision: General Foreman and Superintendent-level oversight for high-profile projects.